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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.72, 176.86 and 75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.72, 176.86 and 75 is: 112.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.72 : 176.86 = 75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.72/176.86 = 75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.72x = 176.86 × 75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.72x = 13,264.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,264.50/117.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.68

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