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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.70, 174.94 and 65.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.70, 174.94 and 65.32 is: 97.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.70 : 174.94 = 65.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.70/174.94 = 65.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.70x = 174.94 × 65.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.70x = 11,427.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,427.08/116.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.92

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