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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.87, 175.22 and 39.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.87, 175.22 and 39.81 is: 59.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.87 : 175.22 = 39.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.87/175.22 = 39.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.87x = 175.22 × 39.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.87x = 6,975.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,975.31/116.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.69

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