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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.62, 174.95 and 65.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.62, 174.95 and 65.34 is: 98.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.62 : 174.95 = 65.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.62/174.95 = 65.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.62x = 174.95 × 65.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.62x = 11,430.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,430.52/116.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.02

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