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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.93, 173.95 and 74.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.93, 173.95 and 74.72 is: 112.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.93 : 173.95 = 74.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.93/173.95 = 74.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.93x = 173.95 × 74.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.93x = 12,997.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,997.79/115.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.12

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