Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.30, 174 and 92
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 116.30, 174 and 92 is: 137.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
116.30 : 174 = 92 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
116.30/174 = 92/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
116.30x = 174 × 92 - Step 4: Simplify right side
116.30x = 16,008 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,008/116.30 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 137.64
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