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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.73, 174.96 and 55.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.73, 174.96 and 55.74 is: 83.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.73 : 174.96 = 55.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.73/174.96 = 55.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.73x = 174.96 × 55.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.73x = 9,751.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,751.82/116.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.54

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