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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.76, 175 and 89.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.76, 175 and 89.82 is: 134.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.76 : 175 = 89.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.76/175 = 89.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.76x = 175 × 89.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.76x = 15,718.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,718.50/116.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.62

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