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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.13, 174.11 and 83.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.13, 174.11 and 83.64 is: 125.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.13 : 174.11 = 83.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.13/174.11 = 83.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.13x = 174.11 × 83.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.13x = 14,562.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,562.14/116.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.40

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