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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.82, 175.08 and 55.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.82, 175.08 and 55.86 is: 83.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.82 : 175.08 = 55.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.82/175.08 = 55.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.82x = 175.08 × 55.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.82x = 9,779.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,779.97/116.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.72

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