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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.69, 175.08 and 55.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.69, 175.08 and 55.79 is: 83.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.69 : 175.08 = 55.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.69/175.08 = 55.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.69x = 175.08 × 55.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.69x = 9,767.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,767.71/116.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.71

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