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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.55, 174.84 and 79.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.55, 174.84 and 79.91 is: 119.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.55 : 174.84 = 79.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.55/174.84 = 79.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.55x = 174.84 × 79.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.55x = 13,970.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,970.29/116.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.86

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