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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.39, 174.11 and 106.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.39, 174.11 and 106.17 is: 158.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.39 : 174.11 = 106.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.39/174.11 = 106.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.39x = 174.11 × 106.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.39x = 18,485.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,485.43/116.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.83

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