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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.66, 174.94 and 58.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.66, 174.94 and 58.91 is: 88.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.66 : 174.94 = 58.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.66/174.94 = 58.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.66x = 174.94 × 58.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.66x = 10,304.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,304.69/116.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.33

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