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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.53, 173.30 and 74.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.53, 173.30 and 74.99 is: 112.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.53 : 173.30 = 74.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.53/173.30 = 74.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.53x = 173.30 × 74.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.53x = 12,994.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,994.53/115.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.48

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