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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.63, 176.31 and 91.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.63, 176.31 and 91.98 is: 137.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.63 : 176.31 = 91.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.63/176.31 = 91.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.63x = 176.31 × 91.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.63x = 16,216.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,216.99/117.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.86

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