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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.72, 176.55 and 81.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.72, 176.55 and 81.57 is: 122.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.72 : 176.55 = 81.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.72/176.55 = 81.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.72x = 176.55 × 81.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.72x = 14,401.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,401.18/117.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.33

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