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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.29, 174.12 and 75.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.29, 174.12 and 75.61 is: 113.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.29 : 174.12 = 75.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.29/174.12 = 75.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.29x = 174.12 × 75.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.29x = 13,165.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,165.21/116.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.21

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