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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.93, 176.86 and 81.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.93, 176.86 and 81.75 is: 122.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.93 : 176.86 = 81.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.93/176.86 = 81.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.93x = 176.86 × 81.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.93x = 14,458.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,458.10/117.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.60

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