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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.13, 174.05 and 90.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.13, 174.05 and 90.32 is: 135.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.13 : 174.05 = 90.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.13/174.05 = 90.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.13x = 174.05 × 90.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.13x = 15,719.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,719.21/116.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.35

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