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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.48, 173.98 and 84.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.48, 173.98 and 84.44 is: 126.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.48 : 173.98 = 84.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.48/173.98 = 84.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.48x = 173.98 × 84.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.48x = 14,690.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,690.87/116.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.12

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