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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.71, 174.71 and 104.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.71, 174.71 and 104.47 is: 156.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.71 : 174.71 = 104.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.71/174.71 = 104.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.71x = 174.71 × 104.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.71x = 18,251.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,251.43/116.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.38

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