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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.10, 174.42 and 92.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.10, 174.42 and 92.34 is: 138.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.10 : 174.42 = 92.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.10/174.42 = 92.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.10x = 174.42 × 92.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.10x = 16,105.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,105.94/116.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.72

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