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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.02, 173.97 and 37.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.02, 173.97 and 37.91 is: 56.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.02 : 173.97 = 37.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.02/173.97 = 37.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.02x = 173.97 × 37.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.02x = 6,595.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,595.20/116.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.85

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