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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.24, 174.56 and 82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.24, 174.56 and 82 is: 123.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.24 : 174.56 = 82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.24/174.56 = 82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.24x = 174.56 × 82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.24x = 14,313.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,313.92/116.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.14

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