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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.49, 176.14 and 107.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.49, 176.14 and 107.45 is: 161.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.49 : 176.14 = 107.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.49/176.14 = 107.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.49x = 176.14 × 107.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.49x = 18,926.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,926.24/117.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.09

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