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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.75, 173.96 and 110.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.75, 173.96 and 110.81 is: 165.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.75 : 173.96 = 110.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.75/173.96 = 110.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.75x = 173.96 × 110.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.75x = 19,276.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,276.51/116.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.11

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