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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.58, 176.43 and 66.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.58, 176.43 and 66.28 is: 99.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.58 : 176.43 = 66.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.58/176.43 = 66.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.58x = 176.43 × 66.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.58x = 11,693.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,693.78/117.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.45

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