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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.83, 176.66 and 63.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.83, 176.66 and 63.65 is: 95.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.83 : 176.66 = 63.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.83/176.66 = 63.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.83x = 176.66 × 63.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.83x = 11,243.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,243.21/117.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.42

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