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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.16, 174.36 and 55.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.16, 174.36 and 55.44 is: 83.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.16 : 174.36 = 55.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.16/174.36 = 55.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.16x = 174.36 × 55.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.16x = 9,666.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,666.52/116.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.22

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