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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.08, 174.04 and 47.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.08, 174.04 and 47.64 is: 71.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.08 : 174.04 = 47.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.08/174.04 = 47.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.08x = 174.04 × 47.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.08x = 8,291.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,291.27/116.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.43

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