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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.35, 174.19 and 112.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.35, 174.19 and 112.51 is: 168.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.35 : 174.19 = 112.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.35/174.19 = 112.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.35x = 174.19 × 112.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.35x = 19,598.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,598.12/116.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.44

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