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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.33, 173.99 and 104.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.33, 173.99 and 104.24 is: 155.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.33 : 173.99 = 104.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.33/173.99 = 104.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.33x = 173.99 × 104.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.33x = 18,137.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,137.41/116.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.92

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