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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.75, 176.38 and 71.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.75, 176.38 and 71.99 is: 107.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.75 : 176.38 = 71.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.75/176.38 = 71.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.75x = 176.38 × 71.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.75x = 12,697.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,697.20/117.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.83

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