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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.85, 263.88 and 73.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.85, 263.88 and 73.12 is: 109.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.85 : 263.88 = 73.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.85/263.88 = 73.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.85x = 263.88 × 73.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.85x = 19,294.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,294.25/175.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.72

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