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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.76, 176.60 and 63.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.76, 176.60 and 63.68 is: 95.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.76 : 176.60 = 63.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.76/176.60 = 63.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.76x = 176.60 × 63.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.76x = 11,245.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,245.89/117.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.50

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