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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.32, 176.34 and 66.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.32, 176.34 and 66.06 is: 99.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.32 : 176.34 = 66.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.32/176.34 = 66.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.32x = 176.34 × 66.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.32x = 11,648.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,648.90/117.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.30

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