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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.35, 173.72 and 104.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.35, 173.72 and 104.83 is: 156.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.35 : 173.72 = 104.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.35/173.72 = 104.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.35x = 173.72 × 104.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.35x = 18,211.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,211.07/116.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.52

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