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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.13, 175.46 and 91.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.13, 175.46 and 91.31 is: 136.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.13 : 175.46 = 91.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.13/175.46 = 91.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.13x = 175.46 × 91.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.13x = 16,020.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,020.80/117.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.78

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