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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.52, 176.33 and 74.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.52, 176.33 and 74.23 is: 111.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.52 : 176.33 = 74.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.52/176.33 = 74.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.52x = 176.33 × 74.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.52x = 13,088.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,088.72/117.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.38

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