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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.22, 174.21 and 55.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.22, 174.21 and 55.39 is: 83.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.22 : 174.21 = 55.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.22/174.21 = 55.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.22x = 174.21 × 55.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.22x = 9,649.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,649.49/116.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.03

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