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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.59, 176.40 and 66.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.59, 176.40 and 66.12 is: 99.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.59 : 176.40 = 66.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.59/176.40 = 66.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.59x = 176.40 × 66.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.59x = 11,663.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,663.57/117.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.19

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