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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.91, 175.37 and 96.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.91, 175.37 and 96.76 is: 145.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.91 : 175.37 = 96.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.91/175.37 = 96.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.91x = 175.37 × 96.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.91x = 16,968.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,968.54/116.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.14

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