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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.88, 174.51 and 106.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.88, 174.51 and 106.62 is: 159.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.88 : 174.51 = 106.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.88/174.51 = 106.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.88x = 174.51 × 106.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.88x = 18,606.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,606.26/116.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.19

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