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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.16, 175.65 and 73.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.16, 175.65 and 73.30 is: 109.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.16 : 175.65 = 73.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.16/175.65 = 73.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.16x = 175.65 × 73.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.16x = 12,875.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,875.15/117.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.89

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