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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.32, 263.46 and 89.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.32, 263.46 and 89.88 is: 135.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.32 : 263.46 = 89.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.32/263.46 = 89.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.32x = 263.46 × 89.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.32x = 23,679.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,679.78/175.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.07

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