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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.93, 174.46 and 108.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.93, 174.46 and 108.22 is: 161.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.93 : 174.46 = 108.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.93/174.46 = 108.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.93x = 174.46 × 108.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.93x = 18,879.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,879.35/116.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.46

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