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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.97, 175.05 and 76.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.97, 175.05 and 76.29 is: 114.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.97 : 175.05 = 76.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.97/175.05 = 76.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.97x = 175.05 × 76.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.97x = 13,354.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,354.56/116.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.17

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