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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.76, 176.50 and 90.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.76, 176.50 and 90.82 is: 136.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.76 : 176.50 = 90.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.76/176.50 = 90.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.76x = 176.50 × 90.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.76x = 16,029.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,029.73/117.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.12

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