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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.09, 174.06 and 64.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.09, 174.06 and 64.61 is: 96.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.09 : 174.06 = 64.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.09/174.06 = 64.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.09x = 174.06 × 64.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.09x = 11,245.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,245.15/116.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.87

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