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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.22, 174.25 and 55.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.22, 174.25 and 55.29 is: 82.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.22 : 174.25 = 55.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.22/174.25 = 55.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.22x = 174.25 × 55.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.22x = 9,634.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,634.28/116.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.90

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