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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.97, 175.33 and 110.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.97, 175.33 and 110.56 is: 165.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.97 : 175.33 = 110.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.97/175.33 = 110.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.97x = 175.33 × 110.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.97x = 19,383.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,383.93/116.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.72

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