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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.20, 174.30 and 109.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.20, 174.30 and 109.90 is: 164.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.20 : 174.30 = 109.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.20/174.30 = 109.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.20x = 174.30 × 109.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.20x = 19,155.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,155.57/116.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.85

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