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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.78, 175.80 and 90.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.78, 175.80 and 90.60 is: 135.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.78 : 175.80 = 90.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.78/175.80 = 90.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.78x = 175.80 × 90.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.78x = 15,927.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,927.48/117.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.23

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