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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.73, 174.29 and 96.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.73, 174.29 and 96.39 is: 143.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.73 : 174.29 = 96.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.73/174.29 = 96.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.73x = 174.29 × 96.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.73x = 16,799.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,799.33/116.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.92

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