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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 77.19, 115.48 and 61.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 77.19, 115.48 and 61.81 is: 92.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    77.19 : 115.48 = 61.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    77.19/115.48 = 61.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    77.19x = 115.48 × 61.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    77.19x = 7,137.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,137.91/77.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.48

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