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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.81, 176.94 and 89.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.81, 176.94 and 89.12 is: 133.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.81 : 176.94 = 89.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.81/176.94 = 89.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.81x = 176.94 × 89.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.81x = 15,768.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,768.01/117.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.84

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