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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.86, 176.78 and 81.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.86, 176.78 and 81.41 is: 122.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.86 : 176.78 = 81.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.86/176.78 = 81.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.86x = 176.78 × 81.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.86x = 14,390.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,390.98/117.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.11

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