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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.98, 174 and 75.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.98, 174 and 75.66 is: 113.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.98 : 174 = 75.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.98/174 = 75.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.98x = 174 × 75.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.98x = 13,164.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,164.84/115.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.51

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