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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.44, 174.65 and 79.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.44, 174.65 and 79.94 is: 119.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.44 : 174.65 = 79.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.44/174.65 = 79.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.44x = 174.65 × 79.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.44x = 13,961.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,961.52/116.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.90

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