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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.79, 175.50 and 71.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.79, 175.50 and 71.16 is: 106.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.79 : 175.50 = 71.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.79/175.50 = 71.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.79x = 175.50 × 71.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.79x = 12,488.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,488.58/116.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.93

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