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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.69, 176.64 and 104.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.69, 176.64 and 104.01 is: 156.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.69 : 176.64 = 104.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.69/176.64 = 104.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.69x = 176.64 × 104.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.69x = 18,372.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,372.33/117.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.11

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