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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.87, 175.08 and 73.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.87, 175.08 and 73.58 is: 110.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.87 : 175.08 = 73.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.87/175.08 = 73.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.87x = 175.08 × 73.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.87x = 12,882.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,882.39/116.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.23

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