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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.56, 174.85 and 55.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.56, 174.85 and 55.74 is: 83.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.56 : 174.85 = 55.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.56/174.85 = 55.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.56x = 174.85 × 55.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.56x = 9,746.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,746.14/116.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.61

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