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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.12, 173.94 and 75.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.12, 173.94 and 75.44 is: 113.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.12 : 173.94 = 75.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.12/173.94 = 75.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.12x = 173.94 × 75.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.12x = 13,122.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,122.03/116.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.00

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