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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.84, 174.98 and 76.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.84, 174.98 and 76.14 is: 114.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.84 : 174.98 = 76.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.84/174.98 = 76.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.84x = 174.98 × 76.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.84x = 13,323.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,323.17/116.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.03

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