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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.81, 176.53 and 104.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.81, 176.53 and 104.45 is: 156.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.81 : 176.53 = 104.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.81/176.53 = 104.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.81x = 176.53 × 104.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.81x = 18,438.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,438.56/117.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.51

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