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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.67, 175.28 and 76.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.67, 175.28 and 76.17 is: 114.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.67 : 175.28 = 76.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.67/175.28 = 76.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.67x = 175.28 × 76.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.67x = 13,350.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,350.70/116.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.43

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