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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.92, 176.96 and 105.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.92, 176.96 and 105.92 is: 158.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.92 : 176.96 = 105.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.92/176.96 = 105.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.92x = 176.96 × 105.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.92x = 18,743.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,743.60/117.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.95

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