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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.60, 175.73 and 109.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.60, 175.73 and 109.40 is: 164.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.60 : 175.73 = 109.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.60/175.73 = 109.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.60x = 175.73 × 109.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.60x = 19,224.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,224.86/116.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.88

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