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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.91, 176.87 and 45.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.91, 176.87 and 45.73 is: 68.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.91 : 176.87 = 45.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.91/176.87 = 45.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.91x = 176.87 × 45.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.91x = 8,088.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,088.27/117.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.60

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