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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 77.82, 115.92 and 72.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 77.82, 115.92 and 72.55 is: 108.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    77.82 : 115.92 = 72.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    77.82/115.92 = 72.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    77.82x = 115.92 × 72.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    77.82x = 8,410.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,410.00/77.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.07

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