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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.30, 174.17 and 91.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.30, 174.17 and 91.84 is: 137.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.30 : 174.17 = 91.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.30/174.17 = 91.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.30x = 174.17 × 91.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.30x = 15,995.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,995.77/116.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.54

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