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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.25, 175.68 and 73.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.25, 175.68 and 73.87 is: 110.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.25 : 175.68 = 73.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.25/175.68 = 73.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.25x = 175.68 × 73.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.25x = 12,977.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,977.48/117.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.68

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