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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.02, 173.89 and 106.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.02, 173.89 and 106.90 is: 160.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.02 : 173.89 = 106.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.02/173.89 = 106.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.02x = 173.89 × 106.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.02x = 18,588.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,588.84/116.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.22

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