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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.76, 176.33 and 97.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.76, 176.33 and 97.56 is: 146.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.76 : 176.33 = 97.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.76/176.33 = 97.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.76x = 176.33 × 97.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.76x = 17,202.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,202.75/117.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.08

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