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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116, 174.02 and 38.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116, 174.02 and 38.98 is: 58.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116 : 174.02 = 38.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116/174.02 = 38.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116x = 174.02 × 38.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116x = 6,783.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,783.10/116
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.48

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