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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.91, 175.23 and 101.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.91, 175.23 and 101.79 is: 152.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.91 : 175.23 = 101.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.91/175.23 = 101.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.91x = 175.23 × 101.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.91x = 17,836.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,836.66/116.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.57

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