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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.29, 176.09 and 90.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.29, 176.09 and 90.26 is: 135.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.29 : 176.09 = 90.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.29/176.09 = 90.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.29x = 176.09 × 90.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.29x = 15,892.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,892.55/117.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.50

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