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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.40, 174.36 and 91.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.40, 174.36 and 91.91 is: 137.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.40 : 174.36 = 91.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.40/174.36 = 91.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.40x = 174.36 × 91.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.40x = 16,026.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,026.21/116.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.68

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