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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.59, 174.51 and 105.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.59, 174.51 and 105.65 is: 158.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.59 : 174.51 = 105.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.59/174.51 = 105.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.59x = 174.51 × 105.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.59x = 18,436.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,436.98/116.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.14

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