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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.48, 174.62 and 58.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.48, 174.62 and 58.68 is: 87.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.48 : 174.62 = 58.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.48/174.62 = 58.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.48x = 174.62 × 58.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.48x = 10,245.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,245.83/116.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.96

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