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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.65, 176.58 and 71.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.65, 176.58 and 71.82 is: 107.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.65 : 176.58 = 71.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.65/176.58 = 71.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.65x = 176.58 × 71.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.65x = 12,681.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,681.98/117.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.79

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