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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.57, 174.33 and 90.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.57, 174.33 and 90.55 is: 135.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.57 : 174.33 = 90.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.57/174.33 = 90.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.57x = 174.33 × 90.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.57x = 15,784.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,784.71/116.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.41

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