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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.80, 176.76 and 85.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.80, 176.76 and 85.26 is: 127.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.80 : 176.76 = 85.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.80/176.76 = 85.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.80x = 176.76 × 85.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.80x = 15,070.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,070.56/117.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.93

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