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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.35, 174.64 and 90.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.35, 174.64 and 90.95 is: 136.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.35 : 174.64 = 90.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.35/174.64 = 90.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.35x = 174.64 × 90.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.35x = 15,882.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,882.58/116.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.51

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