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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.38, 174.72 and 55.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.38, 174.72 and 55.55 is: 83.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.38 : 174.72 = 55.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.38/174.72 = 55.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.38x = 174.72 × 55.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.38x = 9,705.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,705.70/116.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.40

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