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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.24, 174.35 and 82.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.24, 174.35 and 82.22 is: 123.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.24 : 174.35 = 82.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.24/174.35 = 82.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.24x = 174.35 × 82.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.24x = 14,334.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,334.39/116.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.32

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