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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.34, 174.29 and 91.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.34, 174.29 and 91.85 is: 137.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.34 : 174.29 = 91.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.34/174.29 = 91.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.34x = 174.29 × 91.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.34x = 16,008.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,008.54/116.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.60

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