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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.79, 175.07 and 55.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.79, 175.07 and 55.96 is: 83.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.79 : 175.07 = 55.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.79/175.07 = 55.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.79x = 175.07 × 55.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.79x = 9,796.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,796.92/116.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.88

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