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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.94, 174.87 and 106.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.94, 174.87 and 106.68 is: 159.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.94 : 174.87 = 106.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.94/174.87 = 106.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.94x = 174.87 × 106.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.94x = 18,655.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,655.13/116.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.53

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