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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.97, 175.29 and 65.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.97, 175.29 and 65.62 is: 98.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.97 : 175.29 = 65.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.97/175.29 = 65.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.97x = 175.29 × 65.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.97x = 11,502.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,502.53/116.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.34

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