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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.37, 173.10 and 74.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.37, 173.10 and 74.28 is: 111.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.37 : 173.10 = 74.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.37/173.10 = 74.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.37x = 173.10 × 74.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.37x = 12,858.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,858.07/115.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.45

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