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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.83, 175.32 and 107.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.83, 175.32 and 107.56 is: 161.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.83 : 175.32 = 107.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.83/175.32 = 107.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.83x = 175.32 × 107.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.83x = 18,857.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,857.42/116.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.41

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