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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.88, 175.01 and 96.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.88, 175.01 and 96.53 is: 144.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.88 : 175.01 = 96.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.88/175.01 = 96.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.88x = 175.01 × 96.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.88x = 16,892.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,892.90/116.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.54

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