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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.89, 176.91 and 63.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.89, 176.91 and 63.82 is: 95.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.89 : 176.91 = 63.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.89/176.91 = 63.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.89x = 176.91 × 63.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.89x = 11,290.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,290.40/117.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.77

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