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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.92, 175.32 and 84.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.92, 175.32 and 84.42 is: 126.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.92 : 175.32 = 84.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.92/175.32 = 84.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.92x = 175.32 × 84.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.92x = 14,800.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,800.51/116.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.59

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