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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.16, 175.85 and 89.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.16, 175.85 and 89.27 is: 133.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.16 : 175.85 = 89.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.16/175.85 = 89.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.16x = 175.85 × 89.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.16x = 15,698.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,698.13/117.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.99

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