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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.94, 176.96 and 81.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.94, 176.96 and 81.93 is: 122.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.94 : 176.96 = 81.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.94/176.96 = 81.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.94x = 176.96 × 81.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.94x = 14,498.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,498.33/117.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.93

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