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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.24, 175.90 and 90.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.24, 175.90 and 90.20 is: 135.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.24 : 175.90 = 90.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.24/175.90 = 90.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.24x = 175.90 × 90.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.24x = 15,866.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,866.18/117.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.33

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