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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.90, 176.65 and 81.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.90, 176.65 and 81.65 is: 122.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.90 : 176.65 = 81.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.90/176.65 = 81.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.90x = 176.65 × 81.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.90x = 14,423.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,423.71/117.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.34

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