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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.09, 174.15 and 95.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.09, 174.15 and 95.75 is: 143.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.09 : 174.15 = 95.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.09/174.15 = 95.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.09x = 174.15 × 95.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.09x = 16,674.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,674.86/116.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.64

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