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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.57, 174.89 and 105.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.57, 174.89 and 105.86 is: 158.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.57 : 174.89 = 105.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.57/174.89 = 105.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.57x = 174.89 × 105.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.57x = 18,513.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,513.86/116.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.82

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