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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.11, 173.89 and 90.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.11, 173.89 and 90.26 is: 135.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.11 : 173.89 = 90.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.11/173.89 = 90.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.11x = 173.89 × 90.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.11x = 15,693.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,693.99/116.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.17

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