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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.17, 173.31 and 112.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.17, 173.31 and 112.86 is: 168.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.17 : 173.31 = 112.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.17/173.31 = 112.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.17x = 173.31 × 112.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.17x = 19,559.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,559.34/116.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.37

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