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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.59, 176.04 and 90.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.59, 176.04 and 90.59 is: 135.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.59 : 176.04 = 90.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.59/176.04 = 90.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.59x = 176.04 × 90.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.59x = 15,946.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,946.58/117.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.62

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