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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.20, 172.76 and 74.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.20, 172.76 and 74.88 is: 112.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.20 : 172.76 = 74.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.20/172.76 = 74.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.20x = 172.76 × 74.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.20x = 12,936.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,936.27/115.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.29

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