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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.65, 176.33 and 55.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.65, 176.33 and 55.95 is: 83.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.65 : 176.33 = 55.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.65/176.33 = 55.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.65x = 176.33 × 55.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.65x = 9,865.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,865.82/117.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.86

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