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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.94, 175.32 and 75.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.94, 175.32 and 75.85 is: 113.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.94 : 175.32 = 75.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.94/175.32 = 75.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.94x = 175.32 × 75.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.94x = 13,298.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,298.24/116.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.71

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