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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.73, 174.78 and 92.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.73, 174.78 and 92.70 is: 138.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.73 : 174.78 = 92.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.73/174.78 = 92.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.73x = 174.78 × 92.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.73x = 16,202.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,202.11/116.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.80

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