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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.13, 173.88 and 81.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.13, 173.88 and 81.44 is: 121.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.13 : 173.88 = 81.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.13/173.88 = 81.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.13x = 173.88 × 81.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.13x = 14,160.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,160.57/116.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.93

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