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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.17, 175.90 and 90.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.17, 175.90 and 90.13 is: 135.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.17 : 175.90 = 90.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.17/175.90 = 90.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.17x = 175.90 × 90.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.17x = 15,853.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,853.64/117.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.31

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