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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116, 173.70 and 101.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116, 173.70 and 101.42 is: 151.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116 : 173.70 = 101.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116/173.70 = 101.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116x = 173.70 × 101.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116x = 17,616.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,616.65/116
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.87

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