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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116, 174.09 and 73.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116, 174.09 and 73.25 is: 109.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116 : 174.09 = 73.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116/174.09 = 73.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116x = 174.09 × 73.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116x = 12,752.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,752.09/116
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.93

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