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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.71, 174.96 and 76.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.71, 174.96 and 76.15 is: 114.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.71 : 174.96 = 76.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.71/174.96 = 76.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.71x = 174.96 × 76.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.71x = 13,323.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,323.20/116.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.16

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