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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.91, 176.93 and 66.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.91, 176.93 and 66.57 is: 99.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.91 : 176.93 = 66.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.91/176.93 = 66.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.91x = 176.93 × 66.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.91x = 11,778.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,778.23/117.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.89

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