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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.23, 176.36 and 71.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.23, 176.36 and 71.60 is: 107.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.23 : 176.36 = 71.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.23/176.36 = 71.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.23x = 176.36 × 71.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.23x = 12,626.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,626.14/117.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.71

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