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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.66, 174.86 and 105.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.66, 174.86 and 105.80 is: 158.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.66 : 174.86 = 105.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.66/174.86 = 105.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.66x = 174.86 × 105.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.66x = 18,500.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,500.19/116.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.58

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