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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.12, 175.41 and 89.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.12, 175.41 and 89.85 is: 134.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.12 : 175.41 = 89.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.12/175.41 = 89.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.12x = 175.41 × 89.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.12x = 15,760.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,760.59/117.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.57

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