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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.93, 177.47 and 106.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.93, 177.47 and 106.74 is: 160.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.93 : 177.47 = 106.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.93/177.47 = 106.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.93x = 177.47 × 106.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.93x = 18,942.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,942.61/117.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.63

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