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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.34, 174.18 and 96.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.34, 174.18 and 96.66 is: 144.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.34 : 174.18 = 96.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.34/174.18 = 96.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.34x = 174.18 × 96.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.34x = 16,836.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,836.24/116.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.72

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