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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.02, 174.15 and 85.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.02, 174.15 and 85.60 is: 128.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.02 : 174.15 = 85.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.02/174.15 = 85.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.02x = 174.15 × 85.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.02x = 14,907.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,907.24/116.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.49

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