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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.76, 174.12 and 110.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.76, 174.12 and 110.37 is: 164.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.76 : 174.12 = 110.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.76/174.12 = 110.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.76x = 174.12 × 110.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.76x = 19,217.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,217.62/116.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.59

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