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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.96, 174 and 79.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.96, 174 and 79.82 is: 119.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.96 : 174 = 79.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.96/174 = 79.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.96x = 174 × 79.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.96x = 13,888.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,888.68/115.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.78

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