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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.71, 176.26 and 85.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.71, 176.26 and 85.11 is: 127.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.71 : 176.26 = 85.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.71/176.26 = 85.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.71x = 176.26 × 85.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.71x = 15,001.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,001.49/117.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.44

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