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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.58, 174.72 and 108.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.58, 174.72 and 108.90 is: 163.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.58 : 174.72 = 108.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.58/174.72 = 108.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.58x = 174.72 × 108.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.58x = 19,027.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,027.01/116.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.21

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