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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116, 173.88 and 91.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116, 173.88 and 91.88 is: 137.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116 : 173.88 = 91.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116/173.88 = 91.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116x = 173.88 × 91.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116x = 15,976.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,976.09/116
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.72

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