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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.05, 172.37 and 74.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.05, 172.37 and 74.40 is: 111.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.05 : 172.37 = 74.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.05/172.37 = 74.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.05x = 172.37 × 74.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.05x = 12,824.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,824.33/115.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.47

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