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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.76, 174.83 and 96.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.76, 174.83 and 96.56 is: 144.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.76 : 174.83 = 96.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.76/174.83 = 96.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.76x = 174.83 × 96.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.76x = 16,881.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,881.58/116.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.58

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