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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.78, 174.11 and 111.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.78, 174.11 and 111.02 is: 165.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.78 : 174.11 = 111.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.78/174.11 = 111.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.78x = 174.11 × 111.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.78x = 19,328.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,328.27/116.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.52

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