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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.77, 174.94 and 71.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.77, 174.94 and 71.01 is: 106.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.77 : 174.94 = 71.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.77/174.94 = 71.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.77x = 174.94 × 71.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.77x = 12,422.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,422.49/116.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.38

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