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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.79, 176.24 and 103.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.79, 176.24 and 103.28 is: 154.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.79 : 176.24 = 103.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.79/176.24 = 103.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.79x = 176.24 × 103.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.79x = 18,201.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,201.44/117.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.53

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