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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.52, 176.08 and 91.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.52, 176.08 and 91.88 is: 137.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.52 : 176.08 = 91.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.52/176.08 = 91.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.52x = 176.08 × 91.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.52x = 16,178.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,178.23/117.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.66

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