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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.51, 176.10 and 107.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.51, 176.10 and 107.26 is: 160.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.51 : 176.10 = 107.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.51/176.10 = 107.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.51x = 176.10 × 107.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.51x = 18,887.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,887.95/117.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.73

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