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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.54, 176.41 and 96.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.54, 176.41 and 96.12 is: 144.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.54 : 176.41 = 96.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.54/176.41 = 96.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.54x = 176.41 × 96.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.54x = 16,956.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,956.53/117.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.26

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