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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.52, 175.50 and 92.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.52, 175.50 and 92.64 is: 139.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.52 : 175.50 = 92.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.52/175.50 = 92.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.52x = 175.50 × 92.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.52x = 16,258.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,258.32/116.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.53

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