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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.70, 175.29 and 92.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.70, 175.29 and 92.82 is: 139.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.70 : 175.29 = 92.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.70/175.29 = 92.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.70x = 175.29 × 92.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.70x = 16,270.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,270.42/116.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.42

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