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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.22, 174.39 and 82.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.22, 174.39 and 82.08 is: 123.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.22 : 174.39 = 82.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.22/174.39 = 82.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.22x = 174.39 × 82.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.22x = 14,313.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,313.93/116.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.16

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