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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.93, 175.16 and 71.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.93, 175.16 and 71.14 is: 106.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.93 : 175.16 = 71.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.93/175.16 = 71.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.93x = 175.16 × 71.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.93x = 12,460.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,460.62/116.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.57

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