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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116, 174.04 and 113.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116, 174.04 and 113.04 is: 169.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116 : 174.04 = 113.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116/174.04 = 113.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116x = 174.04 × 113.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116x = 19,673.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,673.48/116
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.60

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