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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.05, 173.82 and 90.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.05, 173.82 and 90.17 is: 135.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.05 : 173.82 = 90.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.05/173.82 = 90.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.05x = 173.82 × 90.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.05x = 15,672.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,672.03/116.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.05

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