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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.99, 173.88 and 74.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.99, 173.88 and 74.88 is: 112.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.99 : 173.88 = 74.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.99/173.88 = 74.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.99x = 173.88 × 74.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.99x = 13,020.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,020.13/115.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.25

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