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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.91, 174.97 and 111.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.91, 174.97 and 111.44 is: 166.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.91 : 174.97 = 111.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.91/174.97 = 111.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.91x = 174.97 × 111.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.91x = 19,499.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,499.23/116.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.79

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