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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.16, 173.94 and 62.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.16, 173.94 and 62.04 is: 92.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.16 : 173.94 = 62.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.16/173.94 = 62.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.16x = 173.94 × 62.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.16x = 10,791.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,791.24/116.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.90

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