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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.26, 175.94 and 90.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.26, 175.94 and 90.26 is: 135.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.26 : 175.94 = 90.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.26/175.94 = 90.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.26x = 175.94 × 90.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.26x = 15,880.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,880.34/117.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.43

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