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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.03, 173.81 and 91.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.03, 173.81 and 91.52 is: 137.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.03 : 173.81 = 91.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.03/173.81 = 91.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.03x = 173.81 × 91.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.03x = 15,907.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,907.43/116.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.10

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