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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.79, 173.88 and 75.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.79, 173.88 and 75.29 is: 113.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.79 : 173.88 = 75.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.79/173.88 = 75.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.79x = 173.88 × 75.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.79x = 13,090.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,090.56/115.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.06

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