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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 77.56, 116.91 and 73.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 77.56, 116.91 and 73.14 is: 110.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    77.56 : 116.91 = 73.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    77.56/116.91 = 73.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    77.56x = 116.91 × 73.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    77.56x = 8,550.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,550.36/77.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.25

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