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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.76, 176.61 and 68.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.76, 176.61 and 68.91 is: 103.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.76 : 176.61 = 68.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.76/176.61 = 68.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.76x = 176.61 × 68.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.76x = 12,170.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,170.20/117.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.35

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