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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.84, 176.87 and 60.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.84, 176.87 and 60.10 is: 90.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.84 : 176.87 = 60.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.84/176.87 = 60.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.84x = 176.87 × 60.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.84x = 10,629.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,629.59/117.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.20

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