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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.05, 173.82 and 75.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.05, 173.82 and 75.34 is: 112.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.05 : 173.82 = 75.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.05/173.82 = 75.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.05x = 173.82 × 75.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.05x = 13,095.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,095.60/116.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.84

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