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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.16, 174 and 92.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.16, 174 and 92.04 is: 137.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.16 : 174 = 92.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.16/174 = 92.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.16x = 174 × 92.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.16x = 16,014.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,014.96/116.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.87

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