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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.09, 175.67 and 76.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.09, 175.67 and 76.73 is: 115.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.09 : 175.67 = 76.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.09/175.67 = 76.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.09x = 175.67 × 76.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.09x = 13,477.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,477.90/117.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.11

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