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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.81, 176.33 and 85.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.81, 176.33 and 85.21 is: 127.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.81 : 176.33 = 85.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.81/176.33 = 85.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.81x = 176.33 × 85.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.81x = 15,024.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,024.85/117.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.53

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