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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.41, 176.12 and 74.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.41, 176.12 and 74.93 is: 112.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.41 : 176.12 = 74.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.41/176.12 = 74.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.41x = 176.12 × 74.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.41x = 13,196.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,196.67/117.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.40

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