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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.83, 176.75 and 66.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.83, 176.75 and 66.45 is: 99.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.83 : 176.75 = 66.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.83/176.75 = 66.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.83x = 176.75 × 66.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.83x = 11,744.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,744.71/117.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.68

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