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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.17, 174.39 and 61.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.17, 174.39 and 61.36 is: 92.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.17 : 174.39 = 61.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.17/174.39 = 61.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.17x = 174.39 × 61.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.17x = 10,700.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,700.57/116.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.11

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