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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.88, 174.96 and 84.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.88, 174.96 and 84.33 is: 126.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.88 : 174.96 = 84.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.88/174.96 = 84.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.88x = 174.96 × 84.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.88x = 14,754.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,754.38/116.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.24

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