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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.80, 176.90 and 106.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.80, 176.90 and 106.05 is: 159.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.80 : 176.90 = 106.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.80/176.90 = 106.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.80x = 176.90 × 106.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.80x = 18,759.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,759.71/117.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.26

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