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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.04, 174.11 and 74.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.04, 174.11 and 74.90 is: 112.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.04 : 174.11 = 74.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.04/174.11 = 74.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.04x = 174.11 × 74.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.04x = 13,039.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,039.59/116.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.37

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