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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.24, 174.15 and 85.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.24, 174.15 and 85.86 is: 128.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.24 : 174.15 = 85.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.24/174.15 = 85.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.24x = 174.15 × 85.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.24x = 14,952.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,952.52/116.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.64

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