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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.08, 174.36 and 73.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.08, 174.36 and 73.48 is: 110.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.08 : 174.36 = 73.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.08/174.36 = 73.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.08x = 174.36 × 73.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.08x = 12,811.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,811.97/116.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.37

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