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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.25, 174.43 and 54.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.25, 174.43 and 54.57 is: 81.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.25 : 174.43 = 54.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.25/174.43 = 54.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.25x = 174.43 × 54.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.25x = 9,518.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,518.07/116.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.88

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