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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.71, 174.81 and 55.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.71, 174.81 and 55.83 is: 83.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.71 : 174.81 = 55.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.71/174.81 = 55.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.71x = 174.81 × 55.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.71x = 9,759.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,759.64/116.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.62

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