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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.05, 175.91 and 76.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.05, 175.91 and 76.72 is: 115.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.05 : 175.91 = 76.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.05/175.91 = 76.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.05x = 175.91 × 76.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.05x = 13,495.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,495.72/117.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.30

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