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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.51, 176.09 and 74.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.51, 176.09 and 74.07 is: 110.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.51 : 176.09 = 74.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.51/176.09 = 74.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.51x = 176.09 × 74.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.51x = 13,042.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,042.62/117.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.99

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