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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.41, 176.15 and 59.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.41, 176.15 and 59.61 is: 89.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.41 : 176.15 = 59.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.41/176.15 = 59.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.41x = 176.15 × 59.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.41x = 10,500.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,500.00/117.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.43

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