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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 77.14, 115.65 and 61.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 77.14, 115.65 and 61.06 is: 91.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    77.14 : 115.65 = 61.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    77.14/115.65 = 61.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    77.14x = 115.65 × 61.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    77.14x = 7,061.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,061.59/77.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.54

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