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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.02, 173.91 and 77.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.02, 173.91 and 77.41 is: 116.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.02 : 173.91 = 77.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.02/173.91 = 77.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.02x = 173.91 × 77.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.02x = 13,461.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,461.50/116.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.03

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