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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.60, 176.44 and 105.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.60, 176.44 and 105.64 is: 158.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.60 : 176.44 = 105.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.60/176.44 = 105.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.60x = 176.44 × 105.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.60x = 18,639.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,639.12/117.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.50

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