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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.23, 173.14 and 74.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.23, 173.14 and 74.12 is: 111.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.23 : 173.14 = 74.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.23/173.14 = 74.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.23x = 173.14 × 74.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.23x = 12,832.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,832.09/115.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.36

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