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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.40, 176.34 and 95.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.40, 176.34 and 95.77 is: 143.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.40 : 176.34 = 95.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.40/176.34 = 95.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.40x = 176.34 × 95.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.40x = 16,888.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,888.08/117.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.85

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