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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.53, 176.33 and 68.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.53, 176.33 and 68.77 is: 103.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.53 : 176.33 = 68.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.53/176.33 = 68.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.53x = 176.33 × 68.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.53x = 12,126.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,126.21/117.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.18

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