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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.13, 174.32 and 62.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.13, 174.32 and 62.04 is: 93.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.13 : 174.32 = 62.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.13/174.32 = 62.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.13x = 174.32 × 62.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.13x = 10,814.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,814.50/116.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.12

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