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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.22, 174.42 and 61.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.22, 174.42 and 61.38 is: 92.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.22 : 174.42 = 61.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.22/174.42 = 61.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.22x = 174.42 × 61.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.22x = 10,705.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,705.90/116.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.12

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