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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.55, 176.17 and 90.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.55, 176.17 and 90.37 is: 135.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.55 : 176.17 = 90.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.55/176.17 = 90.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.55x = 176.17 × 90.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.55x = 15,920.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,920.48/117.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.44

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