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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.34, 173.22 and 74.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.34, 173.22 and 74.84 is: 112.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.34 : 173.22 = 74.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.34/173.22 = 74.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.34x = 173.22 × 74.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.34x = 12,963.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,963.78/115.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.40

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