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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.88, 176.56 and 81.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.88, 176.56 and 81.70 is: 122.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.88 : 176.56 = 81.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.88/176.56 = 81.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.88x = 176.56 × 81.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.88x = 14,424.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,424.95/117.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.37

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