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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.70, 174.97 and 55.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.70, 174.97 and 55.92 is: 83.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.70 : 174.97 = 55.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.70/174.97 = 55.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.70x = 174.97 × 55.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.70x = 9,784.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,784.32/116.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.84

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