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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.73, 174.99 and 48.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.73, 174.99 and 48.27 is: 72.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.73 : 174.99 = 48.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.73/174.99 = 48.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.73x = 174.99 × 48.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.73x = 8,446.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,446.77/116.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.36

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