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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.44, 174.68 and 89.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.44, 174.68 and 89.72 is: 134.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.44 : 174.68 = 89.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.44/174.68 = 89.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.44x = 174.68 × 89.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.44x = 15,672.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,672.29/116.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.60

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