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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.02, 174.02 and 55.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.02, 174.02 and 55.11 is: 82.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.02 : 174.02 = 55.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.02/174.02 = 55.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.02x = 174.02 × 55.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.02x = 9,590.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,590.24/116.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.66

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