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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.75, 174.26 and 105.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.75, 174.26 and 105.74 is: 157.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.75 : 174.26 = 105.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.75/174.26 = 105.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.75x = 174.26 × 105.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.75x = 18,426.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,426.16/116.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.83

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