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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.70, 175.08 and 76.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.70, 175.08 and 76.08 is: 114.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.70 : 175.08 = 76.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.70/175.08 = 76.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.70x = 175.08 × 76.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.70x = 13,320.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,320.09/116.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.14

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