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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.91, 175.50 and 62.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.91, 175.50 and 62.91 is: 94.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.91 : 175.50 = 62.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.91/175.50 = 62.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.91x = 175.50 × 62.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.91x = 11,040.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,040.71/116.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.44

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