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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.27, 175.68 and 90.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.27, 175.68 and 90.15 is: 135.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.27 : 175.68 = 90.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.27/175.68 = 90.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.27x = 175.68 × 90.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.27x = 15,837.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,837.55/117.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.05

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