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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.59, 176.13 and 95.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.59, 176.13 and 95.82 is: 143.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.59 : 176.13 = 95.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.59/176.13 = 95.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.59x = 176.13 × 95.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.59x = 16,876.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,876.78/117.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.52

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