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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.54, 175.09 and 111.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.54, 175.09 and 111.98 is: 168.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.54 : 175.09 = 111.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.54/175.09 = 111.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.54x = 175.09 × 111.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.54x = 19,606.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,606.74/116.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.25

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