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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.08, 173.91 and 75.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.08, 173.91 and 75.51 is: 113.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.08 : 173.91 = 75.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.08/173.91 = 75.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.08x = 173.91 × 75.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.08x = 13,131.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,131.94/116.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.13

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