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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.51, 176.25 and 85.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.51, 176.25 and 85.16 is: 127.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.51 : 176.25 = 85.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.51/176.25 = 85.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.51x = 176.25 × 85.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.51x = 15,009.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,009.45/117.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.73

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