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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.93, 175.45 and 75.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.93, 175.45 and 75.72 is: 113.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.93 : 175.45 = 75.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.93/175.45 = 75.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.93x = 175.45 × 75.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.93x = 13,285.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,285.07/116.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.62

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