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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.61, 176.26 and 105.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.61, 176.26 and 105.46 is: 158.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.61 : 176.26 = 105.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.61/176.26 = 105.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.61x = 176.26 × 105.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.61x = 18,588.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,588.38/117.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.05

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