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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.54, 174.84 and 65.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.54, 174.84 and 65.22 is: 97.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.54 : 174.84 = 65.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.54/174.84 = 65.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.54x = 174.84 × 65.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.54x = 11,403.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,403.06/116.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.85

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