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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.73, 174.89 and 84.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.73, 174.89 and 84.06 is: 125.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.73 : 174.89 = 84.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.73/174.89 = 84.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.73x = 174.89 × 84.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.73x = 14,700.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,700.83/116.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.94

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