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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.68, 176.36 and 106.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.68, 176.36 and 106.28 is: 159.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.68 : 176.36 = 106.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.68/176.36 = 106.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.68x = 176.36 × 106.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.68x = 18,743.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,743.54/117.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.28

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