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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.15, 173.88 and 72.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.15, 173.88 and 72.69 is: 108.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.15 : 173.88 = 72.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.15/173.88 = 72.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.15x = 173.88 × 72.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.15x = 12,639.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,639.34/116.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.82

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