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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.21, 176.34 and 71.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.21, 176.34 and 71.61 is: 107.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.21 : 176.34 = 71.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.21/176.34 = 71.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.21x = 176.34 × 71.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.21x = 12,627.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,627.71/117.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.74

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