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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.24, 173.75 and 113.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.24, 173.75 and 113.81 is: 170.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.24 : 173.75 = 113.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.24/173.75 = 113.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.24x = 173.75 × 113.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.24x = 19,773.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,773.05/116.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.11

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