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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.15, 174.22 and 79.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.15, 174.22 and 79.97 is: 119.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.15 : 174.22 = 79.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.15/174.22 = 79.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.15x = 174.22 × 79.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.15x = 13,931.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,931.30/116.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.95

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