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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.23, 174.32 and 35.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.23, 174.32 and 35.06 is: 52.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.23 : 174.32 = 35.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.23/174.32 = 35.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.23x = 174.32 × 35.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.23x = 6,111.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,111.92/116.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.59

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