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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.60, 176.40 and 106.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.60, 176.40 and 106.80 is: 160.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.60 : 176.40 = 106.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.60/176.40 = 106.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.60x = 176.40 × 106.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.60x = 18,839.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,839.52/117.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.20

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