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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.84, 173.64 and 75.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.84, 173.64 and 75.28 is: 112.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.84 : 173.64 = 75.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.84/173.64 = 75.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.84x = 173.64 × 75.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.84x = 13,071.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,071.62/115.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.84

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