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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.93, 176.55 and 96.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.93, 176.55 and 96.29 is: 144.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.93 : 176.55 = 96.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.93/176.55 = 96.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.93x = 176.55 × 96.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.93x = 17,000.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,000.23/117.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.15

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