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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.24, 174.48 and 84.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.24, 174.48 and 84.08 is: 126.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.24 : 174.48 = 84.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.24/174.48 = 84.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.24x = 174.48 × 84.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.24x = 14,670.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,670.28/116.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.21

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