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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.79, 176.37 and 72.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.79, 176.37 and 72.07 is: 107.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.79 : 176.37 = 72.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.79/176.37 = 72.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.79x = 176.37 × 72.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.79x = 12,710.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,710.99/117.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.91

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