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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.76, 176.37 and 66.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.76, 176.37 and 66.30 is: 99.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.76 : 176.37 = 66.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.76/176.37 = 66.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.76x = 176.37 × 66.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.76x = 11,693.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,693.33/117.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.30

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