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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.52, 176 and 96.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.52, 176 and 96.10 is: 143.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.52 : 176 = 96.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.52/176 = 96.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.52x = 176 × 96.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.52x = 16,913.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,913.60/117.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.92

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