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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.63, 174.43 and 75.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.63, 174.43 and 75.48 is: 112.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.63 : 174.43 = 75.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.63/174.43 = 75.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.63x = 174.43 × 75.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.63x = 13,165.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,165.98/116.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.89

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