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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.86, 176.48 and 104.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.86, 176.48 and 104.79 is: 156.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.86 : 176.48 = 104.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.86/176.48 = 104.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.86x = 176.48 × 104.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.86x = 18,493.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,493.87/117.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.92

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