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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.65, 173.30 and 72.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.65, 173.30 and 72.81 is: 109.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.65 : 173.30 = 72.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.65/173.30 = 72.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.65x = 173.30 × 72.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.65x = 12,617.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,617.61/115.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.10

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