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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.81, 173.58 and 72.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.81, 173.58 and 72.49 is: 108.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.81 : 173.58 = 72.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.81/173.58 = 72.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.81x = 173.58 × 72.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.81x = 12,582.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,582.81/115.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.65

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