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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.78, 174.90 and 73.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.78, 174.90 and 73.49 is: 110.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.78 : 174.90 = 73.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.78/174.90 = 73.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.78x = 174.90 × 73.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.78x = 12,853.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,853.40/116.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.07

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