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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.69, 175.16 and 116.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.69, 175.16 and 116.13 is: 174.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.69 : 175.16 = 116.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.69/175.16 = 116.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.69x = 175.16 × 116.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.69x = 20,342.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,342.28/116.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.33

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