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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.78, 176.16 and 102.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.78, 176.16 and 102.78 is: 153.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.78 : 176.16 = 102.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.78/176.16 = 102.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.78x = 176.16 × 102.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.78x = 18,105.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,105.72/117.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.72

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