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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.37, 174.43 and 90.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.37, 174.43 and 90.61 is: 135.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.37 : 174.43 = 90.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.37/174.43 = 90.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.37x = 174.43 × 90.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.37x = 15,805.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,805.10/116.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.82

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