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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.59, 174.90 and 39.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.59, 174.90 and 39.53 is: 59.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.59 : 174.90 = 39.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.59/174.90 = 39.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.59x = 174.90 × 39.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.59x = 6,914.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,914.18/116.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.31

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