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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.08, 264.15 and 89.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.08, 264.15 and 89.42 is: 134.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.08 : 264.15 = 89.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.08/264.15 = 89.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.08x = 264.15 × 89.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.08x = 23,618.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,618.97/176.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.14

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