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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.80, 174.20 and 102.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.80, 174.20 and 102.40 is: 152.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.80 : 174.20 = 102.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.80/174.20 = 102.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.80x = 174.20 × 102.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.80x = 17,838.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,838.08/116.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.72

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