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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.62, 174.88 and 48.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.62, 174.88 and 48.14 is: 72.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.62 : 174.88 = 48.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.62/174.88 = 48.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.62x = 174.88 × 48.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.62x = 8,418.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,418.72/116.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.19

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