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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.96, 175.50 and 102.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.96, 175.50 and 102.66 is: 154.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.96 : 175.50 = 102.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.96/175.50 = 102.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.96x = 175.50 × 102.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.96x = 18,016.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,016.83/116.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.04

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