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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.69, 174.53 and 101.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.69, 174.53 and 101.91 is: 152.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.69 : 174.53 = 101.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.69/174.53 = 101.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.69x = 174.53 × 101.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.69x = 17,785.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,785.99/116.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.42

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