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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.16, 175.88 and 90.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.16, 175.88 and 90.28 is: 135.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.16 : 175.88 = 90.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.16/175.88 = 90.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.16x = 175.88 × 90.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.16x = 15,878.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,878.45/117.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.53

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