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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.98, 174.04 and 75.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.98, 174.04 and 75.44 is: 113.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.98 : 174.04 = 75.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.98/174.04 = 75.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.98x = 174.04 × 75.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.98x = 13,129.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,129.58/115.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.21

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