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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.74, 174.86 and 101.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.74, 174.86 and 101.25 is: 151.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.74 : 174.86 = 101.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.74/174.86 = 101.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.74x = 174.86 × 101.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.74x = 17,704.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,704.45/116.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.66

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