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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.03, 173.93 and 47.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.03, 173.93 and 47.61 is: 71.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.03 : 173.93 = 47.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.03/173.93 = 47.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.03x = 173.93 × 47.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.03x = 8,281.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,281.53/116.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.37

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