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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.36, 174.43 and 61.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.36, 174.43 and 61.51 is: 92.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.36 : 174.43 = 61.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.36/174.43 = 61.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.36x = 174.43 × 61.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.36x = 10,729.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,729.19/116.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.21

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