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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.93, 175.23 and 89.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.93, 175.23 and 89.75 is: 134.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.93 : 175.23 = 89.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.93/175.23 = 89.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.93x = 175.23 × 89.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.93x = 15,726.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,726.02/116.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.50

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