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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.81, 175.04 and 76.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.81, 175.04 and 76.13 is: 114.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.81 : 175.04 = 76.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.81/175.04 = 76.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.81x = 175.04 × 76.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.81x = 13,324.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,324.54/116.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.08

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