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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.26, 174.35 and 55.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.26, 174.35 and 55.42 is: 83.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.26 : 174.35 = 55.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.26/174.35 = 55.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.26x = 174.35 × 55.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.26x = 9,662.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,662.48/116.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.11

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