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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.69, 174.83 and 73.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.69, 174.83 and 73.46 is: 110.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.69 : 174.83 = 73.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.69/174.83 = 73.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.69x = 174.83 × 73.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.69x = 12,843.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,843.63/116.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.06

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