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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116, 173.80 and 64.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116, 173.80 and 64.56 is: 96.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116 : 173.80 = 64.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116/173.80 = 64.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116x = 173.80 × 64.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116x = 11,220.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,220.53/116
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.73

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