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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.84, 263.80 and 89.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.84, 263.80 and 89.20 is: 133.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.84 : 263.80 = 89.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.84/263.80 = 89.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.84x = 263.80 × 89.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.84x = 23,530.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,530.96/175.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.82

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