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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.01, 172.37 and 74.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.01, 172.37 and 74.51 is: 111.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.01 : 172.37 = 74.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.01/172.37 = 74.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.01x = 172.37 × 74.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.01x = 12,842.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,842.61/115.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.67

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