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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.02, 175.21 and 74.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.02, 175.21 and 74.14 is: 111.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.02 : 175.21 = 74.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.02/175.21 = 74.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.02x = 175.21 × 74.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.02x = 12,990.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,990.07/117.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.01

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