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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.70, 174.70 and 82.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.70, 174.70 and 82.27 is: 123.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.70 : 174.70 = 82.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.70/174.70 = 82.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.70x = 174.70 × 82.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.70x = 14,372.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,372.57/116.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.16

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