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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.39, 174.57 and 64.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.39, 174.57 and 64.43 is: 96.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.39 : 174.57 = 64.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.39/174.57 = 64.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.39x = 174.57 × 64.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.39x = 11,247.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,247.39/116.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.63

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