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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.16, 174.03 and 95.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.16, 174.03 and 95.82 is: 143.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.16 : 174.03 = 95.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.16/174.03 = 95.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.16x = 174.03 × 95.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.16x = 16,675.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,675.55/116.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.56

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