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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.17, 173.03 and 74.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.17, 173.03 and 74.67 is: 112.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.17 : 173.03 = 74.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.17/173.03 = 74.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.17x = 173.03 × 74.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.17x = 12,919.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,919.78/115.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.18

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