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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.81, 174.84 and 108.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.81, 174.84 and 108.41 is: 162.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.81 : 174.84 = 108.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.81/174.84 = 108.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.81x = 174.84 × 108.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.81x = 18,954.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,954.40/116.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.27

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