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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.38, 174.38 and 85.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.38, 174.38 and 85.90 is: 128.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.38 : 174.38 = 85.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.38/174.38 = 85.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.38x = 174.38 × 85.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.38x = 14,979.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,979.24/116.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.71

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