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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.04, 173.64 and 81.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.04, 173.64 and 81.84 is: 122.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.04 : 173.64 = 81.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.04/173.64 = 81.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.04x = 173.64 × 81.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.04x = 14,210.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,210.70/116.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.46

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