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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.83, 173.44 and 75.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.83, 173.44 and 75.19 is: 112.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.83 : 173.44 = 75.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.83/173.44 = 75.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.83x = 173.44 × 75.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.83x = 13,040.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,040.95/115.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.59

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