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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.29, 174.48 and 95.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.29, 174.48 and 95.79 is: 143.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.29 : 174.48 = 95.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.29/174.48 = 95.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.29x = 174.48 × 95.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.29x = 16,713.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,713.44/116.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.72

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