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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.76, 176.22 and 69.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.76, 176.22 and 69.40 is: 103.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.76 : 176.22 = 69.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.76/176.22 = 69.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.76x = 176.22 × 69.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.76x = 12,229.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,229.67/117.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.85

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