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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.70, 174.87 and 62.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.70, 174.87 and 62.52 is: 93.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.70 : 174.87 = 62.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.70/174.87 = 62.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.70x = 174.87 × 62.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.70x = 10,932.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,932.87/116.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.68

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