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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.65, 174.93 and 48.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.65, 174.93 and 48.16 is: 72.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.65 : 174.93 = 48.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.65/174.93 = 48.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.65x = 174.93 × 48.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.65x = 8,424.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,424.63/116.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.22

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