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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 77.19, 115.53 and 73.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 77.19, 115.53 and 73.54 is: 110.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    77.19 : 115.53 = 73.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    77.19/115.53 = 73.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    77.19x = 115.53 × 73.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    77.19x = 8,495.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,495.94/77.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.07

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