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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.26, 176.03 and 91.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.26, 176.03 and 91.55 is: 137.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.26 : 176.03 = 91.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.26/176.03 = 91.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.26x = 176.03 × 91.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.26x = 16,114.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,114.21/117.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.43

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