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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.83, 176.86 and 96.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.83, 176.86 and 96.41 is: 144.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.83 : 176.86 = 96.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.83/176.86 = 96.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.83x = 176.86 × 96.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.83x = 17,051.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,051.03/117.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.71

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