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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.02, 172.47 and 74.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.02, 172.47 and 74.73 is: 112.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.02 : 172.47 = 74.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.02/172.47 = 74.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.02x = 172.47 × 74.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.02x = 12,888.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,888.68/115.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.06

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