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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.29, 172.81 and 74.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.29, 172.81 and 74.74 is: 112.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.29 : 172.81 = 74.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.29/172.81 = 74.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.29x = 172.81 × 74.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.29x = 12,915.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,915.82/115.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.03

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