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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.38, 176.13 and 90.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.38, 176.13 and 90.29 is: 135.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.38 : 176.13 = 90.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.38/176.13 = 90.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.38x = 176.13 × 90.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.38x = 15,901.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,901.90/117.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.48

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