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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.76, 175.16 and 71.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.76, 175.16 and 71.10 is: 106.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.76 : 175.16 = 71.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.76/175.16 = 71.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.76x = 175.16 × 71.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.76x = 12,453.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,453.88/116.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.66

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