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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.72, 173.15 and 74.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.72, 173.15 and 74.39 is: 111.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.72 : 173.15 = 74.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.72/173.15 = 74.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.72x = 173.15 × 74.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.72x = 12,880.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,880.63/115.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.31

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