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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.87, 174.19 and 115.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.87, 174.19 and 115.84 is: 172.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.87 : 174.19 = 115.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.87/174.19 = 115.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.87x = 174.19 × 115.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.87x = 20,178.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,178.76/116.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.66

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