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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.17, 174.23 and 39.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.17, 174.23 and 39.11 is: 58.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.17 : 174.23 = 39.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.17/174.23 = 39.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.17x = 174.23 × 39.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.17x = 6,814.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,814.14/116.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.66

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