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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.60, 176.80 and 96.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.60, 176.80 and 96.09 is: 144.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.60 : 176.80 = 96.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.60/176.80 = 96.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.60x = 176.80 × 96.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.60x = 16,987.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,987.97/117.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.46

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