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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.84, 176.76 and 107.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.84, 176.76 and 107.20 is: 160.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.84 : 176.76 = 107.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.84/176.76 = 107.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.84x = 176.76 × 107.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.84x = 18,948.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,948.67/117.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.80

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