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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.63, 176.04 and 100.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.63, 176.04 and 100.44 is: 150.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.63 : 176.04 = 100.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.63/176.04 = 100.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.63x = 176.04 × 100.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.63x = 17,681.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,681.46/117.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.31

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