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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.26, 174.51 and 90.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.26, 174.51 and 90.73 is: 136.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.26 : 174.51 = 90.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.26/174.51 = 90.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.26x = 174.51 × 90.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.26x = 15,833.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,833.29/116.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.19

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