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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.84, 175.57 and 89.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.84, 175.57 and 89.91 is: 135.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.84 : 175.57 = 89.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.84/175.57 = 89.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.84x = 175.57 × 89.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.84x = 15,785.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,785.27/116.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.10

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