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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.68, 174.89 and 48.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.68, 174.89 and 48.18 is: 72.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.68 : 174.89 = 48.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.68/174.89 = 48.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.68x = 174.89 × 48.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.68x = 8,426.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,426.20/116.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.22

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