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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.72, 173.67 and 75.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.72, 173.67 and 75.13 is: 112.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.72 : 173.67 = 75.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.72/173.67 = 75.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.72x = 173.67 × 75.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.72x = 13,047.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,047.83/115.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.75

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