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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.84, 175.03 and 65.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.84, 175.03 and 65.50 is: 98.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.84 : 175.03 = 65.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.84/175.03 = 65.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.84x = 175.03 × 65.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.84x = 11,463.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,463.86/116.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.11

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