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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.56, 174.48 and 104.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.56, 174.48 and 104.32 is: 156.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.56 : 174.48 = 104.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.56/174.48 = 104.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.56x = 174.48 × 104.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.56x = 18,201.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,201.75/116.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.16

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