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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.78, 176.48 and 66.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.78, 176.48 and 66.42 is: 99.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.78 : 176.48 = 66.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.78/176.48 = 66.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.78x = 176.48 × 66.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.78x = 11,721.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,721.80/117.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.52

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