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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.53, 173.03 and 72.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.53, 173.03 and 72.23 is: 108.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.53 : 173.03 = 72.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.53/173.03 = 72.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.53x = 173.03 × 72.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.53x = 12,496.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,496.73/115.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.17

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