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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.76, 174.90 and 81.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.76, 174.90 and 81.96 is: 122.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.76 : 174.90 = 81.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.76/174.90 = 81.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.76x = 174.90 × 81.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.76x = 14,334.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,334.80/116.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.77

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