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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.36, 172.89 and 74.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.36, 172.89 and 74.14 is: 111.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.36 : 172.89 = 74.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.36/172.89 = 74.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.36x = 172.89 × 74.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.36x = 12,817.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,817.20/115.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.11

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