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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.61, 173.25 and 74.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.61, 173.25 and 74.96 is: 112.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.61 : 173.25 = 74.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.61/173.25 = 74.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.61x = 173.25 × 74.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.61x = 12,985.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,985.58/115.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.33

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