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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.15, 174.31 and 55.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.15, 174.31 and 55.28 is: 82.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.15 : 174.31 = 55.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.15/174.31 = 55.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.15x = 174.31 × 55.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.15x = 9,635.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,635.86/116.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.96

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