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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 77.23, 115.65 and 56.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 77.23, 115.65 and 56.93 is: 85.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    77.23 : 115.65 = 56.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    77.23/115.65 = 56.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    77.23x = 115.65 × 56.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    77.23x = 6,583.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,583.95/77.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.25

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