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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.02, 173.83 and 113.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.02, 173.83 and 113.19 is: 169.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.02 : 173.83 = 113.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.02/173.83 = 113.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.02x = 173.83 × 113.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.02x = 19,675.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,675.82/116.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.59

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