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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.27, 172.97 and 74.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.27, 172.97 and 74.77 is: 112.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.27 : 172.97 = 74.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.27/172.97 = 74.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.27x = 172.97 × 74.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.27x = 12,932.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,932.97/115.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.20

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