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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.86, 176.70 and 66.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.86, 176.70 and 66.65 is: 99.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.86 : 176.70 = 66.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.86/176.70 = 66.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.86x = 176.70 × 66.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.86x = 11,777.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,777.06/117.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.92

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