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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.69, 174.95 and 65.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.69, 174.95 and 65.40 is: 98.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.69 : 174.95 = 65.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.69/174.95 = 65.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.69x = 174.95 × 65.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.69x = 11,441.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,441.73/116.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.06

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