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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.59, 176.07 and 100.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.59, 176.07 and 100.58 is: 150.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.59 : 176.07 = 100.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.59/176.07 = 100.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.59x = 176.07 × 100.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.59x = 17,708.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,708.62/117.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.60

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