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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.86, 176.68 and 60.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.86, 176.68 and 60.05 is: 90.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.86 : 176.68 = 60.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.86/176.68 = 60.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.86x = 176.68 × 60.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.86x = 10,609.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,609.63/117.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.02

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