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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.75, 176.40 and 91.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.75, 176.40 and 91.95 is: 137.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.75 : 176.40 = 91.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.75/176.40 = 91.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.75x = 176.40 × 91.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.75x = 16,219.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,219.98/117.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.75

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