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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.39, 174.56 and 55.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.39, 174.56 and 55.51 is: 83.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.39 : 174.56 = 55.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.39/174.56 = 55.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.39x = 174.56 × 55.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.39x = 9,689.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,689.83/116.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.25

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