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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.36, 176.90 and 109.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.36, 176.90 and 109.52 is: 165.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.36 : 176.90 = 109.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.36/176.90 = 109.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.36x = 176.90 × 109.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.36x = 19,374.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,374.09/117.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.08

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