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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.68, 176.48 and 71.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.68, 176.48 and 71.96 is: 107.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.68 : 176.48 = 71.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.68/176.48 = 71.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.68x = 176.48 × 71.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.68x = 12,698.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,698.26/117.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.91

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