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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.14, 174.13 and 58.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.14, 174.13 and 58.36 is: 87.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.14 : 174.13 = 58.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.14/174.13 = 58.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.14x = 174.13 × 58.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.14x = 10,162.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,162.30/116.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.50

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