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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.93, 173.85 and 75.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.93, 173.85 and 75.25 is: 112.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.93 : 173.85 = 75.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.93/173.85 = 75.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.93x = 173.85 × 75.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.93x = 13,082.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,082.21/115.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.85

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