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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.22, 174.54 and 74.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.22, 174.54 and 74.64 is: 112.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.22 : 174.54 = 74.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.22/174.54 = 74.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.22x = 174.54 × 74.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.22x = 13,027.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,027.67/116.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.09

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