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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.59, 176.18 and 97.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.59, 176.18 and 97.34 is: 145.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.59 : 176.18 = 97.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.59/176.18 = 97.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.59x = 176.18 × 97.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.59x = 17,147.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,147.99/117.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.83

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