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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.07, 174.10 and 39.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.07, 174.10 and 39.02 is: 58.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.07 : 174.10 = 39.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.07/174.10 = 39.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.07x = 174.10 × 39.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.07x = 6,792.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,792.49/116.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.52

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