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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.67, 173.23 and 75.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.67, 173.23 and 75.13 is: 112.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.67 : 173.23 = 75.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.67/173.23 = 75.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.67x = 173.23 × 75.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.67x = 13,014.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,014.77/115.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.52

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