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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.36, 176.40 and 81.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.36, 176.40 and 81.36 is: 122.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.36 : 176.40 = 81.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.36/176.40 = 81.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.36x = 176.40 × 81.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.36x = 14,351.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,351.90/117.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.29

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