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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.29, 174.31 and 75.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.29, 174.31 and 75.74 is: 113.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.29 : 174.31 = 75.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.29/174.31 = 75.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.29x = 174.31 × 75.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.29x = 13,202.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,202.24/116.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.53

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