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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.48, 175.37 and 90.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.48, 175.37 and 90.94 is: 136.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.48 : 175.37 = 90.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.48/175.37 = 90.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.48x = 175.37 × 90.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.48x = 15,948.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,948.15/116.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.92

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