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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.74, 176.46 and 95.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.74, 176.46 and 95.97 is: 143.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.74 : 176.46 = 95.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.74/176.46 = 95.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.74x = 176.46 × 95.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.74x = 16,934.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,934.87/117.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.83

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