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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.88, 173.71 and 74.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.88, 173.71 and 74.79 is: 112.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.88 : 173.71 = 74.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.88/173.71 = 74.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.88x = 173.71 × 74.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.88x = 12,991.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,991.58/115.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.11

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