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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.73, 174.89 and 93.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.73, 174.89 and 93.92 is: 140.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.73 : 174.89 = 93.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.73/174.89 = 93.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.73x = 174.89 × 93.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.73x = 16,424.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,424.32/116.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.70

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