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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.15, 174.31 and 47.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.15, 174.31 and 47.68 is: 71.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.15 : 174.31 = 47.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.15/174.31 = 47.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.15x = 174.31 × 47.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.15x = 8,309.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,309.99/116.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.55

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