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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116, 173.79 and 58.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116, 173.79 and 58.16 is: 87.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116 : 173.79 = 58.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116/173.79 = 58.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116x = 173.79 × 58.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116x = 10,106.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,106.47/116
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.12

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