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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.17, 176.14 and 65.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.17, 176.14 and 65.91 is: 99.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.17 : 176.14 = 65.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.17/176.14 = 65.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.17x = 176.14 × 65.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.17x = 11,609.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,609.85/117.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.08

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