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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.19, 173.89 and 105.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.19, 173.89 and 105.81 is: 158.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.19 : 173.89 = 105.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.19/173.89 = 105.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.19x = 173.89 × 105.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.19x = 18,399.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,399.30/116.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.36

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