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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.16, 174.26 and 102.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.16, 174.26 and 102.70 is: 154.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.16 : 174.26 = 102.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.16/174.26 = 102.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.16x = 174.26 × 102.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.16x = 17,896.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,896.50/116.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.07

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