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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.56, 176.08 and 71.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.56, 176.08 and 71.76 is: 107.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.56 : 176.08 = 71.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.56/176.08 = 71.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.56x = 176.08 × 71.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.56x = 12,635.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,635.50/117.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.48

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