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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.55, 174.60 and 96.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.55, 174.60 and 96.09 is: 143.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.55 : 174.60 = 96.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.55/174.60 = 96.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.55x = 174.60 × 96.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.55x = 16,777.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,777.31/116.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.95

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