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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.35, 172.65 and 74.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.35, 172.65 and 74.24 is: 111.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.35 : 172.65 = 74.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.35/172.65 = 74.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.35x = 172.65 × 74.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.35x = 12,817.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,817.54/115.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.12

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