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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.04, 172.43 and 73.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.04, 172.43 and 73.86 is: 110.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.04 : 172.43 = 73.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.04/172.43 = 73.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.04x = 172.43 × 73.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.04x = 12,734.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,734.94/115.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.70

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