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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.63, 174.57 and 81.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.63, 174.57 and 81.75 is: 122.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.63 : 174.57 = 81.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.63/174.57 = 81.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.63x = 174.57 × 81.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.63x = 14,271.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,271.07/116.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.36

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