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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.64, 174 and 95.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.64, 174 and 95.04 is: 141.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.64 : 174 = 95.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.64/174 = 95.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.64x = 174 × 95.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.64x = 16,536.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,536.96/116.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.78

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