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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 77.39, 115.91 and 70.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 77.39, 115.91 and 70.73 is: 105.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    77.39 : 115.91 = 70.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    77.39/115.91 = 70.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    77.39x = 115.91 × 70.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    77.39x = 8,197.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,197.73/77.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.93

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