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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 77.14, 115.85 and 73.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 77.14, 115.85 and 73.50 is: 110.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    77.14 : 115.85 = 73.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    77.14/115.85 = 73.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    77.14x = 115.85 × 73.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    77.14x = 8,514.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,514.98/77.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.38

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