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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.08, 174.14 and 81.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.08, 174.14 and 81.91 is: 122.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.08 : 174.14 = 81.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.08/174.14 = 81.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.08x = 174.14 × 81.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.08x = 14,263.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,263.14/116.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.88

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