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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.92, 174.54 and 113.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.92, 174.54 and 113.12 is: 168.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.92 : 174.54 = 113.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.92/174.54 = 113.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.92x = 174.54 × 113.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.92x = 19,743.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,743.96/116.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.87

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