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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.25, 1.86 and 1.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.25, 1.86 and 1.16 is: 1.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.25 : 1.86 = 1.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.25/1.86 = 1.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.25x = 1.86 × 1.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.25x = 2.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2.17/1.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.74

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