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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.16, 175.66 and 73.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.16, 175.66 and 73.84 is: 110.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.16 : 175.66 = 73.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.16/175.66 = 73.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.16x = 175.66 × 73.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.16x = 12,970.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,970.73/117.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.71

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