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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.02, 174.03 and 34.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.02, 174.03 and 34.86 is: 52.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.02 : 174.03 = 34.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.02/174.03 = 34.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.02x = 174.03 × 34.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.02x = 6,066.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,066.60/116.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.29

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