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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.56, 175.86 and 74.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.56, 175.86 and 74.12 is: 110.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.56 : 175.86 = 74.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.56/175.86 = 74.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.56x = 175.86 × 74.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.56x = 13,034.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,034.74/117.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.88

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