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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.91, 175.34 and 59.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.91, 175.34 and 59.08 is: 88.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.91 : 175.34 = 59.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.91/175.34 = 59.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.91x = 175.34 × 59.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.91x = 10,359.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,359.09/116.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.61

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