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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.56, 174.36 and 92.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.56, 174.36 and 92.24 is: 137.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.56 : 174.36 = 92.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.56/174.36 = 92.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.56x = 174.36 × 92.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.56x = 16,082.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,082.97/116.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.98

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