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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.70, 176.55 and 106.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.70, 176.55 and 106.30 is: 159.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.70 : 176.55 = 106.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.70/176.55 = 106.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.70x = 176.55 × 106.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.70x = 18,767.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,767.27/117.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.45

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