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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.37, 175.83 and 74.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.37, 175.83 and 74.08 is: 110.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.37 : 175.83 = 74.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.37/175.83 = 74.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.37x = 175.83 × 74.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.37x = 13,025.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,025.49/117.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.98

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