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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.59, 175.64 and 91.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.59, 175.64 and 91.94 is: 137.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.59 : 175.64 = 91.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.59/175.64 = 91.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.59x = 175.64 × 91.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.59x = 16,147.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,147.00/117.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.32

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