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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.65, 174.95 and 39.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.65, 174.95 and 39.61 is: 59.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.65 : 174.95 = 39.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.65/174.95 = 39.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.65x = 174.95 × 39.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.65x = 6,929.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,929.77/116.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.41

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