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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.76, 174.74 and 76.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.76, 174.74 and 76.08 is: 113.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.76 : 174.74 = 76.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.76/174.74 = 76.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.76x = 174.74 × 76.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.76x = 13,294.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,294.22/116.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.86

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