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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.72, 175.18 and 61.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.72, 175.18 and 61.94 is: 92.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.72 : 175.18 = 61.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.72/175.18 = 61.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.72x = 175.18 × 61.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.72x = 10,850.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,850.51/116.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.96

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