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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.30, 175.23 and 105.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.30, 175.23 and 105.48 is: 158.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.30 : 175.23 = 105.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.30/175.23 = 105.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.30x = 175.23 × 105.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.30x = 18,483.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,483.26/116.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.92

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