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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.22, 173.97 and 90.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.22, 173.97 and 90.62 is: 135.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.22 : 173.97 = 90.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.22/173.97 = 90.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.22x = 173.97 × 90.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.22x = 15,764.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,764.29/116.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.64

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