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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.29, 176.91 and 90.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.29, 176.91 and 90.56 is: 135.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.29 : 176.91 = 90.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.29/176.91 = 90.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.29x = 176.91 × 90.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.29x = 16,020.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,020.09/118.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.43

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