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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.18, 172.58 and 74.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.18, 172.58 and 74.56 is: 111.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.18 : 172.58 = 74.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.18/172.58 = 74.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.18x = 172.58 × 74.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.18x = 12,867.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,867.56/115.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.72

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