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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.88, 174.48 and 92.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.88, 174.48 and 92.80 is: 138.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.88 : 174.48 = 92.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.88/174.48 = 92.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.88x = 174.48 × 92.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.88x = 16,191.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,191.74/116.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.53

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