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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.49, 174.75 and 58.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.49, 174.75 and 58.77 is: 88.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.49 : 174.75 = 58.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.49/174.75 = 58.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.49x = 174.75 × 58.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.49x = 10,270.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,270.06/116.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.16

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