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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.74, 174.68 and 75.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.74, 174.68 and 75.64 is: 113.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.74 : 174.68 = 75.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.74/174.68 = 75.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.74x = 174.68 × 75.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.74x = 13,212.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,212.80/116.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.18

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