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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.62, 174.78 and 55.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.62, 174.78 and 55.77 is: 83.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.62 : 174.78 = 55.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.62/174.78 = 55.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.62x = 174.78 × 55.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.62x = 9,747.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,747.48/116.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.58

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