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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.86, 175.94 and 109.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.86, 175.94 and 109.76 is: 163.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.86 : 175.94 = 109.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.86/175.94 = 109.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.86x = 175.94 × 109.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.86x = 19,311.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,311.17/117.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.85

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