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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 77.14, 115.22 and 59.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 77.14, 115.22 and 59.14 is: 88.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    77.14 : 115.22 = 59.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    77.14/115.22 = 59.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    77.14x = 115.22 × 59.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    77.14x = 6,814.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,814.11/77.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.33

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