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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.22, 174.31 and 35.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.22, 174.31 and 35.07 is: 52.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.22 : 174.31 = 35.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.22/174.31 = 35.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.22x = 174.31 × 35.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.22x = 6,112.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,112.31/116.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.59

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