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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.08, 174.35 and 72.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.08, 174.35 and 72.77 is: 109.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.08 : 174.35 = 72.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.08/174.35 = 72.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.08x = 174.35 × 72.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.08x = 12,687.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,687.09/116.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.30

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