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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.12, 174.45 and 84.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.12, 174.45 and 84.26 is: 126.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.12 : 174.45 = 84.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.12/174.45 = 84.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.12x = 174.45 × 84.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.12x = 14,699.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,699.16/116.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.59

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