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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.88, 176 and 107.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.88, 176 and 107.62 is: 160.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.88 : 176 = 107.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.88/176 = 107.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.88x = 176 × 107.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.88x = 18,941.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,941.12/117.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.68

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