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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.88, 175.06 and 108.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.88, 175.06 and 108.12 is: 161.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.88 : 175.06 = 108.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.88/175.06 = 108.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.88x = 175.06 × 108.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.88x = 18,927.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,927.49/116.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.94

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