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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.81, 175.31 and 82.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.81, 175.31 and 82.68 is: 124.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.81 : 175.31 = 82.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.81/175.31 = 82.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.81x = 175.31 × 82.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.81x = 14,494.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,494.22/116.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.09

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