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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.40, 175.26 and 109.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.40, 175.26 and 109.20 is: 164.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.40 : 175.26 = 109.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.40/175.26 = 109.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.40x = 175.26 × 109.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.40x = 19,138.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,138.39/116.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.42

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