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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.76, 174.75 and 93.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.76, 174.75 and 93.77 is: 140.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.76 : 174.75 = 93.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.76/174.75 = 93.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.76x = 174.75 × 93.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.76x = 16,386.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,386.74/116.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.35

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