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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.78, 176.73 and 106.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.78, 176.73 and 106.93 is: 160.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.78 : 176.73 = 106.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.78/176.73 = 106.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.78x = 176.73 × 106.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.78x = 18,897.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,897.74/117.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.45

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