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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.53, 174.86 and 55.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.53, 174.86 and 55.65 is: 83.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.53 : 174.86 = 55.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.53/174.86 = 55.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.53x = 174.86 × 55.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.53x = 9,730.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,730.68/116.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.51

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