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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.41, 174.51 and 55.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.41, 174.51 and 55.60 is: 83.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.41 : 174.51 = 55.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.41/174.51 = 55.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.41x = 174.51 × 55.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.41x = 9,702.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,702.76/116.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.35

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