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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.11, 175.67 and 76.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.11, 175.67 and 76.61 is: 114.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.11 : 175.67 = 76.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.11/175.67 = 76.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.11x = 175.67 × 76.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.11x = 13,458.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,458.42/117.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.92

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