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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.54, 174.86 and 55.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.54, 174.86 and 55.67 is: 83.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.54 : 174.86 = 55.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.54/174.86 = 55.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.54x = 174.86 × 55.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.54x = 9,734.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,734.46/116.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.53

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