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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.14, 173.45 and 91.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.14, 173.45 and 91.84 is: 137.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.14 : 173.45 = 91.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.14/173.45 = 91.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.14x = 173.45 × 91.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.14x = 15,929.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,929.65/116.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.16

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