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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.37, 174.40 and 55.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.37, 174.40 and 55.52 is: 83.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.37 : 174.40 = 55.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.37/174.40 = 55.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.37x = 174.40 × 55.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.37x = 9,682.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,682.69/116.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.21

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