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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.60, 174.93 and 96.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.60, 174.93 and 96.22 is: 144.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.60 : 174.93 = 96.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.60/174.93 = 96.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.60x = 174.93 × 96.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.60x = 16,830.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,830.89/116.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.35

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