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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.93, 176.78 and 66.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.93, 176.78 and 66.56 is: 99.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.93 : 176.78 = 66.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.93/176.78 = 66.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.93x = 176.78 × 66.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.93x = 11,766.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,766.48/117.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.78

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