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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.55, 176.28 and 85.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.55, 176.28 and 85.05 is: 127.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.55 : 176.28 = 85.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.55/176.28 = 85.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.55x = 176.28 × 85.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.55x = 14,992.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,992.30/117.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.54

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