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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.68, 174.83 and 84.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.68, 174.83 and 84.13 is: 126.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.68 : 174.83 = 84.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.68/174.83 = 84.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.68x = 174.83 × 84.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.68x = 14,708.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,708.25/116.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.06

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