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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.17, 173.43 and 105.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.17, 173.43 and 105.41 is: 157.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.17 : 173.43 = 105.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.17/173.43 = 105.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.17x = 173.43 × 105.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.17x = 18,280.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,280.39/116.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.36

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