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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.95, 175.23 and 55.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.95, 175.23 and 55.95 is: 83.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.95 : 175.23 = 55.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.95/175.23 = 55.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.95x = 175.23 × 55.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.95x = 9,803.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,803.54/116.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.83

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