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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.41, 174.50 and 106.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.41, 174.50 and 106.38 is: 159.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.41 : 174.50 = 106.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.41/174.50 = 106.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.41x = 174.50 × 106.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.41x = 18,562.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,562.78/116.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.47

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