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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.88, 175.39 and 96.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.88, 175.39 and 96.83 is: 145.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.88 : 175.39 = 96.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.88/175.39 = 96.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.88x = 175.39 × 96.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.88x = 16,982.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,982.55/116.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.30

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