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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.90, 175.53 and 73.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.90, 175.53 and 73.84 is: 110.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.90 : 175.53 = 73.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.90/175.53 = 73.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.90x = 175.53 × 73.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.90x = 12,959.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,959.89/116.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.86

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