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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.69, 176.32 and 104.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.69, 176.32 and 104.14 is: 156.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.69 : 176.32 = 104.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.69/176.32 = 104.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.69x = 176.32 × 104.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.69x = 18,361.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,361.96/117.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.02

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