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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.13, 173.49 and 102.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.13, 173.49 and 102.36 is: 152.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.13 : 173.49 = 102.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.13/173.49 = 102.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.13x = 173.49 × 102.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.13x = 17,758.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,758.44/116.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.92

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