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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.25, 174.37 and 85.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.25, 174.37 and 85.49 is: 128.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.25 : 174.37 = 85.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.25/174.37 = 85.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.25x = 174.37 × 85.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.25x = 14,906.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,906.89/116.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.23

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