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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.41, 174.30 and 90.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.41, 174.30 and 90.60 is: 135.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.41 : 174.30 = 90.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.41/174.30 = 90.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.41x = 174.30 × 90.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.41x = 15,791.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,791.58/116.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.65

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