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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.24, 174.19 and 77.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.24, 174.19 and 77.59 is: 116.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.24 : 174.19 = 77.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.24/174.19 = 77.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.24x = 174.19 × 77.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.24x = 13,515.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,515.72/116.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.27

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