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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.08, 174.15 and 85.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.08, 174.15 and 85.56 is: 128.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.08 : 174.15 = 85.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.08/174.15 = 85.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.08x = 174.15 × 85.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.08x = 14,899.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,899.62/116.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.35

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