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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.32, 174.56 and 109.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.32, 174.56 and 109.28 is: 164.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.32 : 174.56 = 109.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.32/174.56 = 109.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.32x = 174.56 × 109.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.32x = 19,075.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,075.92/116.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.00

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