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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.78, 176.42 and 106.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.78, 176.42 and 106.44 is: 159.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.78 : 176.42 = 106.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.78/176.42 = 106.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.78x = 176.42 × 106.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.78x = 18,778.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,778.14/117.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.43

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