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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.21, 174.21 and 75.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.21, 174.21 and 75.65 is: 113.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.21 : 174.21 = 75.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.21/174.21 = 75.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.21x = 174.21 × 75.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.21x = 13,178.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,178.99/116.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.41

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