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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.84, 176.73 and 81.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.84, 176.73 and 81.97 is: 122.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.84 : 176.73 = 81.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.84/176.73 = 81.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.84x = 176.73 × 81.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.84x = 14,486.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,486.56/117.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.93

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