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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.15, 174.60 and 96.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.15, 174.60 and 96.01 is: 144.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.15 : 174.60 = 96.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.15/174.60 = 96.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.15x = 174.60 × 96.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.15x = 16,763.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,763.35/116.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.32

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