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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.68, 176.51 and 107.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.68, 176.51 and 107.51 is: 161.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.68 : 176.51 = 107.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.68/176.51 = 107.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.68x = 176.51 × 107.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.68x = 18,975.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,975.98/117.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.26

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