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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.64, 173.81 and 112.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.64, 173.81 and 112.59 is: 167.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.64 : 173.81 = 112.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.64/173.81 = 112.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.64x = 173.81 × 112.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.64x = 19,569.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,569.55/116.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.78

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