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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.30, 173.55 and 106.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.30, 173.55 and 106.08 is: 158.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.30 : 173.55 = 106.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.30/173.55 = 106.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.30x = 173.55 × 106.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.30x = 18,410.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,410.18/116.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.30

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