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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.59, 174.33 and 106.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.59, 174.33 and 106.39 is: 159.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.59 : 174.33 = 106.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.59/174.33 = 106.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.59x = 174.33 × 106.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.59x = 18,546.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,546.97/116.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.08

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