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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.14, 174.43 and 111.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.14, 174.43 and 111.02 is: 166.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.14 : 174.43 = 111.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.14/174.43 = 111.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.14x = 174.43 × 111.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.14x = 19,365.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,365.22/116.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.74

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