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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.74, 174.93 and 89.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.74, 174.93 and 89.56 is: 134.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.74 : 174.93 = 89.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.74/174.93 = 89.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.74x = 174.93 × 89.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.74x = 15,666.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,666.73/116.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.20

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