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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.55, 174.70 and 65.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.55, 174.70 and 65.21 is: 97.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.55 : 174.70 = 65.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.55/174.70 = 65.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.55x = 174.70 × 65.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.55x = 11,392.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,392.19/116.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.75

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