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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.46, 176.04 and 71.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.46, 176.04 and 71.19 is: 106.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.46 : 176.04 = 71.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.46/176.04 = 71.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.46x = 176.04 × 71.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.46x = 12,532.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,532.29/117.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.69

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