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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.93, 175.19 and 76.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.93, 175.19 and 76.25 is: 114.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.93 : 175.19 = 76.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.93/175.19 = 76.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.93x = 175.19 × 76.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.93x = 13,357.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,357.86/116.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.24

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