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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.15, 175.68 and 76.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.15, 175.68 and 76.44 is: 114.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.15 : 175.68 = 76.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.15/175.68 = 76.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.15x = 175.68 × 76.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.15x = 13,428.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,428.98/117.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.63

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