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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.76, 176.56 and 69.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.76, 176.56 and 69.04 is: 103.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.76 : 176.56 = 69.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.76/176.56 = 69.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.76x = 176.56 × 69.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.76x = 12,189.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,189.70/117.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.51

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