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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.73, 174.89 and 65.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.73, 174.89 and 65.37 is: 97.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.73 : 174.89 = 65.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.73/174.89 = 65.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.73x = 174.89 × 65.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.73x = 11,432.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,432.23/116.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.94

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