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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.25, 175.34 and 91.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.25, 175.34 and 91.27 is: 136.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.25 : 175.34 = 91.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.25/175.34 = 91.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.25x = 175.34 × 91.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.25x = 16,002.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,002.63/117.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.49

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