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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.42, 174.33 and 113.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.42, 174.33 and 113.36 is: 169.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.42 : 174.33 = 113.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.42/174.33 = 113.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.42x = 174.33 × 113.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.42x = 19,761.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,761.18/116.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.75

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