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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.48, 176.34 and 76.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.48, 176.34 and 76.80 is: 115.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.48 : 176.34 = 76.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.48/176.34 = 76.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.48x = 176.34 × 76.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.48x = 13,542.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,542.91/117.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.28

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