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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.12, 174.18 and 106.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.12, 174.18 and 106.22 is: 159.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.12 : 174.18 = 106.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.12/174.18 = 106.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.12x = 174.18 × 106.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.12x = 18,501.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,501.40/116.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.33

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