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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.34, 174.52 and 73.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.34, 174.52 and 73.50 is: 110.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.34 : 174.52 = 73.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.34/174.52 = 73.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.34x = 174.52 × 73.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.34x = 12,827.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,827.22/116.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.26

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