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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.28, 176.13 and 81.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.28, 176.13 and 81.28 is: 122.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.28 : 176.13 = 81.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.28/176.13 = 81.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.28x = 176.13 × 81.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.28x = 14,315.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,315.85/117.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.07

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