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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.54, 176.34 and 56.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.54, 176.34 and 56.67 is: 85.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.54 : 176.34 = 56.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.54/176.34 = 56.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.54x = 176.34 × 56.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.54x = 9,993.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,993.19/117.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.02

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