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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 77.24, 115.56 and 67.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 77.24, 115.56 and 67.73 is: 101.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    77.24 : 115.56 = 67.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    77.24/115.56 = 67.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    77.24x = 115.56 × 67.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    77.24x = 7,826.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,826.30/77.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.32

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