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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.75, 176.16 and 100.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.75, 176.16 and 100.68 is: 150.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.75 : 176.16 = 100.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.75/176.16 = 100.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.75x = 176.16 × 100.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.75x = 17,735.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,735.79/117.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.62

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