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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.82, 176.34 and 79.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.82, 176.34 and 79.14 is: 118.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.82 : 176.34 = 79.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.82/176.34 = 79.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.82x = 176.34 × 79.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.82x = 13,955.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,955.55/117.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.45

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