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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.29, 174.32 and 55.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.29, 174.32 and 55.30 is: 82.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.29 : 174.32 = 55.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.29/174.32 = 55.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.29x = 174.32 × 55.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.29x = 9,638.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,638.75/116.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.88

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