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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.52, 173.76 and 102.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.52, 173.76 and 102.16 is: 152.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.52 : 173.76 = 102.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.52/173.76 = 102.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.52x = 173.76 × 102.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.52x = 17,751.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,751.32/116.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.35

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