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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.87, 174.99 and 89.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.87, 174.99 and 89.69 is: 134.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.87 : 174.99 = 89.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.87/174.99 = 89.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.87x = 174.99 × 89.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.87x = 15,695.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,695.29/116.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.29

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