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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.88, 175.22 and 71.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.88, 175.22 and 71.24 is: 106.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.88 : 175.22 = 71.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.88/175.22 = 71.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.88x = 175.22 × 71.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.88x = 12,482.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,482.67/116.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.80

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