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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.78, 177.30 and 81.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.78, 177.30 and 81.96 is: 123.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.78 : 177.30 = 81.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.78/177.30 = 81.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.78x = 177.30 × 81.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.78x = 14,531.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,531.51/117.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.38

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