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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.47, 174.33 and 75.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.47, 174.33 and 75.37 is: 112.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.47 : 174.33 = 75.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.47/174.33 = 75.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.47x = 174.33 × 75.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.47x = 13,139.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,139.25/116.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.81

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