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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.02, 173.76 and 75.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.02, 173.76 and 75.39 is: 112.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.02 : 173.76 = 75.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.02/173.76 = 75.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.02x = 173.76 × 75.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.02x = 13,098.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,098.90/116.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.90

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