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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.19, 174.42 and 90.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.19, 174.42 and 90.54 is: 135.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.19 : 174.42 = 90.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.19/174.42 = 90.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.19x = 174.42 × 90.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.19x = 15,791.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,791.99/116.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.92

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