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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.85, 174.90 and 75.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.85, 174.90 and 75.74 is: 113.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.85 : 174.90 = 75.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.85/174.90 = 75.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.85x = 174.90 × 75.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.85x = 13,246.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,246.93/116.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.37

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