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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.33, 175.16 and 89.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.33, 175.16 and 89.51 is: 134.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.33 : 175.16 = 89.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.33/175.16 = 89.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.33x = 175.16 × 89.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.33x = 15,678.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,678.57/116.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.78

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