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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.87, 173.70 and 75.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.87, 173.70 and 75.30 is: 112.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.87 : 173.70 = 75.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.87/173.70 = 75.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.87x = 173.70 × 75.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.87x = 13,079.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,079.61/115.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.88

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