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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.88, 176.70 and 81.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.88, 176.70 and 81.72 is: 122.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.88 : 176.70 = 81.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.88/176.70 = 81.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.88x = 176.70 × 81.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.88x = 14,439.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,439.92/117.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.50

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