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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.26, 174.12 and 75.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.26, 174.12 and 75.58 is: 113.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.26 : 174.12 = 75.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.26/174.12 = 75.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.26x = 174.12 × 75.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.26x = 13,159.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,159.99/116.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.19

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