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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.61, 175.01 and 84.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.61, 175.01 and 84.63 is: 127.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.61 : 175.01 = 84.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.61/175.01 = 84.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.61x = 175.01 × 84.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.61x = 14,810.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,810.67/116.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.01

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