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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.72, 174.90 and 84.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.72, 174.90 and 84.52 is: 126.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.72 : 174.90 = 84.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.72/174.90 = 84.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.72x = 174.90 × 84.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.72x = 14,782.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,782.55/116.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.65

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