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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.06, 173.97 and 85.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.06, 173.97 and 85.68 is: 128.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.06 : 173.97 = 85.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.06/173.97 = 85.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.06x = 173.97 × 85.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.06x = 14,905.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,905.75/116.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.44

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