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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.61, 175.02 and 105.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.61, 175.02 and 105.66 is: 158.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.61 : 175.02 = 105.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.61/175.02 = 105.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.61x = 175.02 × 105.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.61x = 18,492.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,492.61/116.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.59

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