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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.39, 174.40 and 110.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.39, 174.40 and 110.25 is: 165.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.39 : 174.40 = 110.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.39/174.40 = 110.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.39x = 174.40 × 110.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.39x = 19,227.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,227.60/116.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.20

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