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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.30, 174.39 and 83.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.30, 174.39 and 83.77 is: 125.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.30 : 174.39 = 83.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.30/174.39 = 83.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.30x = 174.39 × 83.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.30x = 14,607.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,607.90/116.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.60

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