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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.84, 174.50 and 100.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.84, 174.50 and 100.64 is: 150.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.84 : 174.50 = 100.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.84/174.50 = 100.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.84x = 174.50 × 100.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.84x = 17,561.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,561.68/116.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.31

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