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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.50, 174.70 and 105.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.50, 174.70 and 105.20 is: 157.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.50 : 174.70 = 105.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.50/174.70 = 105.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.50x = 174.70 × 105.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.50x = 18,377.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,377.57/116.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.74

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