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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.23, 174.56 and 90.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.23, 174.56 and 90.45 is: 135.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.23 : 174.56 = 90.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.23/174.56 = 90.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.23x = 174.56 × 90.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.23x = 15,788.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,788.50/116.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.84

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