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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.49, 174.52 and 90.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.49, 174.52 and 90.72 is: 135.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.49 : 174.52 = 90.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.49/174.52 = 90.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.49x = 174.52 × 90.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.49x = 15,832.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,832.45/116.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.91

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