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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.52, 174.86 and 58.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.52, 174.86 and 58.74 is: 88.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.52 : 174.86 = 58.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.52/174.86 = 58.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.52x = 174.86 × 58.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.52x = 10,270.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,270.98/116.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.15

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