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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.62, 174.62 and 62.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.62, 174.62 and 62.52 is: 93.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.62 : 174.62 = 62.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.62/174.62 = 62.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.62x = 174.62 × 62.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.62x = 10,917.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,917.24/116.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.61

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