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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.54, 176.35 and 74.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.54, 176.35 and 74.23 is: 111.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.54 : 176.35 = 74.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.54/176.35 = 74.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.54x = 176.35 × 74.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.54x = 13,090.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,090.46/117.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.37

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