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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.94, 176.73 and 56.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.94, 176.73 and 56.92 is: 85.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.94 : 176.73 = 56.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.94/176.73 = 56.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.94x = 176.73 × 56.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.94x = 10,059.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,059.47/117.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.29

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