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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.79, 176.46 and 72.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.79, 176.46 and 72.16 is: 108.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.79 : 176.46 = 72.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.79/176.46 = 72.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.79x = 176.46 × 72.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.79x = 12,733.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,733.35/117.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.10

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