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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.84, 175.38 and 108.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.84, 175.38 and 108.74 is: 163.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.84 : 175.38 = 108.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.84/175.38 = 108.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.84x = 175.38 × 108.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.84x = 19,070.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,070.82/116.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.22

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