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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.07, 175.65 and 91.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.07, 175.65 and 91.35 is: 137.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.07 : 175.65 = 91.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.07/175.65 = 91.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.07x = 175.65 × 91.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.07x = 16,045.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,045.63/117.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.06

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