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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.53, 176.39 and 106.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.53, 176.39 and 106.12 is: 159.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.53 : 176.39 = 106.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.53/176.39 = 106.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.53x = 176.39 × 106.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.53x = 18,718.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,718.51/117.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.27

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