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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.28, 174.20 and 85.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.28, 174.20 and 85.76 is: 128.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.28 : 174.20 = 85.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.28/174.20 = 85.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.28x = 174.20 × 85.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.28x = 14,939.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,939.39/116.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.48

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