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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117, 175.24 and 89.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117, 175.24 and 89.92 is: 134.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117 : 175.24 = 89.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117/175.24 = 89.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117x = 175.24 × 89.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117x = 15,757.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,757.58/117
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.68

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