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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.95, 175.40 and 73.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.95, 175.40 and 73.61 is: 110.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.95 : 175.40 = 73.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.95/175.40 = 73.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.95x = 175.40 × 73.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.95x = 12,910.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,910.83/116.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.40

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