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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.91, 174.20 and 104.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.91, 174.20 and 104.13 is: 155.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.91 : 174.20 = 104.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.91/174.20 = 104.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.91x = 174.20 × 104.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.91x = 18,138.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,138.93/116.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.15

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