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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.07, 174.24 and 81.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.07, 174.24 and 81.69 is: 122.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.07 : 174.24 = 81.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.07/174.24 = 81.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.07x = 174.24 × 81.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.07x = 14,233.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,233.67/116.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.63

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