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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.07, 174.12 and 61.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.07, 174.12 and 61.17 is: 91.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.07 : 174.12 = 61.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.07/174.12 = 61.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.07x = 174.12 × 61.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.07x = 10,650.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,650.92/116.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.76

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