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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.11, 174.16 and 46.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.11, 174.16 and 46.73 is: 70.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.11 : 174.16 = 46.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.11/174.16 = 46.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.11x = 174.16 × 46.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.11x = 8,137.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,137.92/116.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.09

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