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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.34, 176.06 and 91.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.34, 176.06 and 91.71 is: 137.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.34 : 176.06 = 91.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.34/176.06 = 91.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.34x = 176.06 × 91.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.34x = 16,145.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,145.12/117.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.60

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