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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.54, 173.95 and 111.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.54, 173.95 and 111.27 is: 166.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.54 : 173.95 = 111.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.54/173.95 = 111.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.54x = 173.95 × 111.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.54x = 19,355.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,355.42/116.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.09

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