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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.63, 176.40 and 106.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.63, 176.40 and 106.16 is: 159.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.63 : 176.40 = 106.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.63/176.40 = 106.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.63x = 176.40 × 106.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.63x = 18,725.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,725.74/117.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.19

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