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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.25, 175.34 and 111.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.25, 175.34 and 111.93 is: 168.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.25 : 175.34 = 111.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.25/175.34 = 111.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.25x = 175.34 × 111.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.25x = 19,625.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,625.25/116.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.82

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