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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.52, 174.58 and 83.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.52, 174.58 and 83.96 is: 125.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.52 : 174.58 = 83.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.52/174.58 = 83.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.52x = 174.58 × 83.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.52x = 14,657.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,657.96/116.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.80

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