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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.01, 173.61 and 107.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.01, 173.61 and 107.10 is: 160.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.01 : 173.61 = 107.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.01/173.61 = 107.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.01x = 173.61 × 107.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.01x = 18,593.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,593.63/116.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.28

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