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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.18, 174.36 and 112.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.18, 174.36 and 112.19 is: 168.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.18 : 174.36 = 112.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.18/174.36 = 112.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.18x = 174.36 × 112.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.18x = 19,561.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,561.45/116.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.37

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