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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.39, 174.50 and 61.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.39, 174.50 and 61.54 is: 92.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.39 : 174.50 = 61.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.39/174.50 = 61.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.39x = 174.50 × 61.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.39x = 10,738.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,738.73/116.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.27

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