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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.02, 173.89 and 111.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.02, 173.89 and 111.43 is: 167.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.02 : 173.89 = 111.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.02/173.89 = 111.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.02x = 173.89 × 111.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.02x = 19,376.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,376.56/116.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.01

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