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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.12, 174.21 and 101

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.12, 174.21 and 101 is: 151.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.12 : 174.21 = 101 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.12/174.21 = 101/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.12x = 174.21 × 101
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.12x = 17,595.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,595.21/116.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.53

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