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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.34, 173.78 and 111.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.34, 173.78 and 111.12 is: 165.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.34 : 173.78 = 111.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.34/173.78 = 111.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.34x = 173.78 × 111.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.34x = 19,309.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,309.88/116.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.98

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