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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.08, 173.90 and 79.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.08, 173.90 and 79.52 is: 119.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.08 : 173.90 = 79.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.08/173.90 = 79.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.08x = 173.90 × 79.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.08x = 13,827.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,827.41/116.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.12

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