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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.76, 175.21 and 58.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.76, 175.21 and 58.99 is: 88.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.76 : 175.21 = 58.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.76/175.21 = 58.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.76x = 175.21 × 58.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.76x = 10,335.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,335.64/116.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.52

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