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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.69, 175.08 and 44.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.69, 175.08 and 44.55 is: 66.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.69 : 175.08 = 44.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.69/175.08 = 44.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.69x = 175.08 × 44.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.69x = 7,799.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,799.81/116.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.85

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