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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.07, 174.15 and 55.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.07, 174.15 and 55.19 is: 82.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.07 : 174.15 = 55.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.07/174.15 = 55.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.07x = 174.15 × 55.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.07x = 9,611.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,611.28/116.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.81

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