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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.70, 176.11 and 71.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.70, 176.11 and 71.26 is: 106.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.70 : 176.11 = 71.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.70/176.11 = 71.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.70x = 176.11 × 71.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.70x = 12,549.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,549.60/117.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.62

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