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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.54, 174.72 and 61.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.54, 174.72 and 61.67 is: 92.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.54 : 174.72 = 61.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.54/174.72 = 61.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.54x = 174.72 × 61.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.54x = 10,775.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,775.42/116.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.47

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