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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.09, 174.10 and 72.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.09, 174.10 and 72.75 is: 109.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.09 : 174.10 = 72.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.09/174.10 = 72.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.09x = 174.10 × 72.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.09x = 12,665.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,665.78/116.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.10

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