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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.58, 176.22 and 85.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.58, 176.22 and 85.19 is: 127.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.58 : 176.22 = 85.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.58/176.22 = 85.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.58x = 176.22 × 85.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.58x = 15,011.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,011.76/117.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.67

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