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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.74, 176.69 and 90.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.74, 176.69 and 90.74 is: 136.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.74 : 176.69 = 90.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.74/176.69 = 90.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.74x = 176.69 × 90.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.74x = 16,033.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,033.52/117.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.17

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