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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.75, 174.92 and 100.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.75, 174.92 and 100.65 is: 150.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.75 : 174.92 = 100.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.75/174.92 = 100.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.75x = 174.92 × 100.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.75x = 17,605.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,605.19/116.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.80

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