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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.70, 174.89 and 48.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.70, 174.89 and 48.14 is: 72.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.70 : 174.89 = 48.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.70/174.89 = 48.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.70x = 174.89 × 48.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.70x = 8,419.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,419.32/116.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.15

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