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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.72, 175.17 and 76.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.72, 175.17 and 76.13 is: 114.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.72 : 175.17 = 76.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.72/175.17 = 76.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.72x = 175.17 × 76.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.72x = 13,335.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,335.69/116.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.25

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