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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.41, 174.27 and 81.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.41, 174.27 and 81.97 is: 122.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.41 : 174.27 = 81.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.41/174.27 = 81.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.41x = 174.27 × 81.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.41x = 14,284.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,284.91/116.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.71

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