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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.58, 173.16 and 74.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.58, 173.16 and 74.94 is: 112.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.58 : 173.16 = 74.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.58/173.16 = 74.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.58x = 173.16 × 74.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.58x = 12,976.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,976.61/115.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.28

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