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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.01, 174.03 and 55.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.01, 174.03 and 55.16 is: 82.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.01 : 174.03 = 55.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.01/174.03 = 55.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.01x = 174.03 × 55.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.01x = 9,599.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,599.49/116.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.75

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