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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.75, 173.46 and 76.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.75, 173.46 and 76.62 is: 114.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.75 : 173.46 = 76.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.75/173.46 = 76.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.75x = 173.46 × 76.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.75x = 13,290.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,290.51/115.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.82

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