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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.80, 174.88 and 92.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.80, 174.88 and 92.70 is: 138.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.80 : 174.88 = 92.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.80/174.88 = 92.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.80x = 174.88 × 92.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.80x = 16,211.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,211.38/116.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.80

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