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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.82, 173.46 and 75.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.82, 173.46 and 75.14 is: 112.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.82 : 173.46 = 75.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.82/173.46 = 75.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.82x = 173.46 × 75.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.82x = 13,033.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,033.78/115.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.53

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