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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116, 173.50 and 85.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116, 173.50 and 85.02 is: 127.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116 : 173.50 = 85.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116/173.50 = 85.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116x = 173.50 × 85.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116x = 14,750.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,750.97/116
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.16

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