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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.82, 176.49 and 72.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.82, 176.49 and 72.04 is: 107.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.82 : 176.49 = 72.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.82/176.49 = 72.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.82x = 176.49 × 72.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.82x = 12,714.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,714.34/117.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.91

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