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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.33, 175.25 and 91.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.33, 175.25 and 91.59 is: 136.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.33 : 175.25 = 91.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.33/175.25 = 91.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.33x = 175.25 × 91.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.33x = 16,050.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,050.69/117.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.80

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