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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.07, 173.94 and 61.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.07, 173.94 and 61.85 is: 92.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.07 : 173.94 = 61.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.07/173.94 = 61.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.07x = 173.94 × 61.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.07x = 10,758.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,758.19/116.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.69

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