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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.84, 175.03 and 90.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.84, 175.03 and 90.87 is: 136.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.84 : 175.03 = 90.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.84/175.03 = 90.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.84x = 175.03 × 90.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.84x = 15,904.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,904.98/116.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.13

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