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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.51, 176.40 and 72.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.51, 176.40 and 72.15 is: 108.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.51 : 176.40 = 72.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.51/176.40 = 72.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.51x = 176.40 × 72.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.51x = 12,727.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,727.26/117.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.31

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