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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.83, 174.97 and 62.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.83, 174.97 and 62.59 is: 93.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.83 : 174.97 = 62.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.83/174.97 = 62.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.83x = 174.97 × 62.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.83x = 10,951.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,951.37/116.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.74

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