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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.11, 174.32 and 75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.11, 174.32 and 75 is: 112.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.11 : 174.32 = 75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.11/174.32 = 75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.11x = 174.32 × 75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.11x = 13,074
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,074/116.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.60

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