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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.14, 173.34 and 109.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.14, 173.34 and 109.02 is: 162.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.14 : 173.34 = 109.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.14/173.34 = 109.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.14x = 173.34 × 109.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.14x = 18,897.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,897.53/116.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.71

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