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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.51, 174.42 and 55.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.51, 174.42 and 55.49 is: 83.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.51 : 174.42 = 55.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.51/174.42 = 55.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.51x = 174.42 × 55.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.51x = 9,677.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,677.69/116.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.07

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