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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.76, 176.74 and 60.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.76, 176.74 and 60.08 is: 90.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.76 : 176.74 = 60.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.76/176.74 = 60.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.76x = 176.74 × 60.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.76x = 10,618.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,618.54/117.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.17

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