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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.23, 174.35 and 35.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.23, 174.35 and 35.08 is: 52.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.23 : 174.35 = 35.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.23/174.35 = 35.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.23x = 174.35 × 35.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.23x = 6,116.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,116.20/116.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.62

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