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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.93, 176.92 and 40.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.93, 176.92 and 40.87 is: 61.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.93 : 176.92 = 40.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.93/176.92 = 40.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.93x = 176.92 × 40.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.93x = 7,230.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,230.84/117.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.31

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