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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.98, 177 and 90.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.98, 177 and 90.93 is: 136.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.98 : 177 = 90.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.98/177 = 90.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.98x = 177 × 90.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.98x = 16,094.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,094.61/117.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.42

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