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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.01, 175.23 and 73.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.01, 175.23 and 73.61 is: 110.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.01 : 175.23 = 73.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.01/175.23 = 73.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.01x = 175.23 × 73.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.01x = 12,898.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,898.46/117.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.23

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