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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.26, 174.18 and 72.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.26, 174.18 and 72.82 is: 109.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.26 : 174.18 = 72.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.26/174.18 = 72.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.26x = 174.18 × 72.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.26x = 12,683.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,683.79/116.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.10

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