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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.92, 173.83 and 72.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.92, 173.83 and 72.52 is: 108.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.92 : 173.83 = 72.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.92/173.83 = 72.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.92x = 173.83 × 72.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.92x = 12,606.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,606.15/115.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.75

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