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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.55, 176.38 and 81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.55, 176.38 and 81 is: 121.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.55 : 176.38 = 81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.55/176.38 = 81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.55x = 176.38 × 81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.55x = 14,286.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,286.58/117.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.53

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