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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.70, 176.64 and 90.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.70, 176.64 and 90.58 is: 135.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.70 : 176.64 = 90.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.70/176.64 = 90.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.70x = 176.64 × 90.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.70x = 16,000.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,000.05/117.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.94

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