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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.77, 176.12 and 95.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.77, 176.12 and 95.90 is: 143.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.77 : 176.12 = 95.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.77/176.12 = 95.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.77x = 176.12 × 95.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.77x = 16,889.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,889.43/117.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.41

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