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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.83, 174.39 and 108.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.83, 174.39 and 108.37 is: 161.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.83 : 174.39 = 108.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.83/174.39 = 108.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.83x = 174.39 × 108.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.83x = 18,898.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,898.64/116.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.76

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