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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.48, 174.62 and 69.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.48, 174.62 and 69.54 is: 104.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.48 : 174.62 = 69.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.48/174.62 = 69.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.48x = 174.62 × 69.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.48x = 12,143.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,143.07/116.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.25

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