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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.45, 176.04 and 91.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.45, 176.04 and 91.33 is: 136.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.45 : 176.04 = 91.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.45/176.04 = 91.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.45x = 176.04 × 91.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.45x = 16,077.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,077.29/117.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.89

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