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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.16, 173.96 and 85.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.16, 173.96 and 85.64 is: 128.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.16 : 173.96 = 85.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.16/173.96 = 85.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.16x = 173.96 × 85.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.16x = 14,897.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,897.93/116.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.25

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