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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.94, 176.57 and 106.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.94, 176.57 and 106.55 is: 159.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.94 : 176.57 = 106.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.94/176.57 = 106.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.94x = 176.57 × 106.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.94x = 18,813.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,813.53/117.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.52

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