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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.82, 175.17 and 71.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.82, 175.17 and 71.11 is: 106.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.82 : 175.17 = 71.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.82/175.17 = 71.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.82x = 175.17 × 71.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.82x = 12,456.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,456.34/116.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.63

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