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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.84, 176.91 and 81.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.84, 176.91 and 81.96 is: 123.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.84 : 176.91 = 81.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.84/176.91 = 81.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.84x = 176.91 × 81.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.84x = 14,499.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,499.54/117.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.04

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