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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.88, 175.36 and 89.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.88, 175.36 and 89.84 is: 134.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.88 : 175.36 = 89.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.88/175.36 = 89.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.88x = 175.36 × 89.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.88x = 15,754.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,754.34/116.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.79

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