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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.90, 175.04 and 89.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.90, 175.04 and 89.70 is: 134.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.90 : 175.04 = 89.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.90/175.04 = 89.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.90x = 175.04 × 89.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.90x = 15,701.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,701.09/116.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.31

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