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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.59, 174.78 and 85.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.59, 174.78 and 85.81 is: 128.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.59 : 174.78 = 85.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.59/174.78 = 85.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.59x = 174.78 × 85.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.59x = 14,997.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,997.43/116.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.64

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