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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.93, 176.93 and 66.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.93, 176.93 and 66.66 is: 100.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.93 : 176.93 = 66.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.93/176.93 = 66.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.93x = 176.93 × 66.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.93x = 11,794.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,794.15/117.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.01

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