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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.24, 174.42 and 107.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.24, 174.42 and 107.82 is: 161.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.24 : 174.42 = 107.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.24/174.42 = 107.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.24x = 174.42 × 107.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.24x = 18,805.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,805.96/116.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.79

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