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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.92, 175.44 and 71.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.92, 175.44 and 71.28 is: 106.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.92 : 175.44 = 71.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.92/175.44 = 71.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.92x = 175.44 × 71.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.92x = 12,505.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,505.36/116.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.96

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