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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.59, 176.09 and 76.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.59, 176.09 and 76.95 is: 115.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.59 : 176.09 = 76.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.59/176.09 = 76.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.59x = 176.09 × 76.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.59x = 13,549.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,549.74/117.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.23

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