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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.35, 176.06 and 74.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.35, 176.06 and 74.05 is: 111.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.35 : 176.06 = 74.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.35/176.06 = 74.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.35x = 176.06 × 74.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.35x = 13,037.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,037.24/117.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.10

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