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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.66, 174.83 and 85.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.66, 174.83 and 85.99 is: 128.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.66 : 174.83 = 85.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.66/174.83 = 85.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.66x = 174.83 × 85.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.66x = 15,032.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,032.33/116.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.86

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