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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.29, 176.15 and 100.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.29, 176.15 and 100.04 is: 150.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.29 : 176.15 = 100.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.29/176.15 = 100.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.29x = 176.15 × 100.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.29x = 17,620.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,620.67/117.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.24

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