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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.90, 176.85 and 79.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.90, 176.85 and 79.46 is: 119.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.90 : 176.85 = 79.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.90/176.85 = 79.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.90x = 176.85 × 79.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.90x = 14,052.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,052.50/117.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.19

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