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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.64, 261.72 and 89.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.64, 261.72 and 89.20 is: 133.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.64 : 261.72 = 89.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.64/261.72 = 89.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.64x = 261.72 × 89.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.64x = 23,345.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,345.42/174.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.68

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