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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.66, 174.75 and 92.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.66, 174.75 and 92.54 is: 138.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.66 : 174.75 = 92.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.66/174.75 = 92.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.66x = 174.75 × 92.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.66x = 16,171.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,171.37/116.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.62

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