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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.63, 174.53 and 71.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.63, 174.53 and 71.06 is: 106.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.63 : 174.53 = 71.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.63/174.53 = 71.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.63x = 174.53 × 71.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.63x = 12,400.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,400.87/116.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.33

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