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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.82, 175.21 and 55.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.82, 175.21 and 55.94 is: 83.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.82 : 175.21 = 55.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.82/175.21 = 55.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.82x = 175.21 × 55.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.82x = 9,800.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,800.23/116.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.89

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