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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.16, 176.10 and 74.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.16, 176.10 and 74.68 is: 112.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.16 : 176.10 = 74.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.16/176.10 = 74.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.16x = 176.10 × 74.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.16x = 13,151.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,151.15/117.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.25

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