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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.78, 176.54 and 72.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.78, 176.54 and 72.12 is: 108.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.78 : 176.54 = 72.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.78/176.54 = 72.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.78x = 176.54 × 72.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.78x = 12,732.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,732.06/117.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.10

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