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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.74, 175.20 and 55.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.74, 175.20 and 55.91 is: 83.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.74 : 175.20 = 55.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.74/175.20 = 55.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.74x = 175.20 × 55.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.74x = 9,794.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,794.67/116.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.90

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