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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.75, 176.41 and 55.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.75, 176.41 and 55.94 is: 83.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.75 : 176.41 = 55.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.75/176.41 = 55.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.75x = 176.41 × 55.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.75x = 9,868.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,868.68/117.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.81

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