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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.87, 175.31 and 55.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.87, 175.31 and 55.98 is: 83.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.87 : 175.31 = 55.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.87/175.31 = 55.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.87x = 175.31 × 55.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.87x = 9,813.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,813.57/116.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.97

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