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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.14, 174.21 and 44.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.14, 174.21 and 44.08 is: 66.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.14 : 174.21 = 44.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.14/174.21 = 44.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.14x = 174.21 × 44.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.14x = 7,679.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,679.18/116.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.12

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