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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.13, 175.06 and 96.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.13, 175.06 and 96.09 is: 144.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.13 : 175.06 = 96.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.13/175.06 = 96.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.13x = 175.06 × 96.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.13x = 16,820.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,820.98/116.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.84

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