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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.68, 176.21 and 90.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.68, 176.21 and 90.35 is: 135.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.68 : 176.21 = 90.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.68/176.21 = 90.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.68x = 176.21 × 90.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.68x = 15,919.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,919.24/117.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.28

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