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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.09, 174.21 and 90.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.09, 174.21 and 90.44 is: 135.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.09 : 174.21 = 90.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.09/174.21 = 90.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.09x = 174.21 × 90.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.09x = 15,755.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,755.55/116.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.72

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