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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.43, 174.69 and 108.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.43, 174.69 and 108.69 is: 163.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.43 : 174.69 = 108.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.43/174.69 = 108.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.43x = 174.69 × 108.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.43x = 18,987.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,987.06/116.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.08

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