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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.69, 174.82 and 61.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.69, 174.82 and 61.76 is: 92.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.69 : 174.82 = 61.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.69/174.82 = 61.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.69x = 174.82 × 61.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.69x = 10,796.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,796.01/116.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.52

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