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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.95, 176.61 and 72.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.95, 176.61 and 72.23 is: 108.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.95 : 176.61 = 72.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.95/176.61 = 72.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.95x = 176.61 × 72.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.95x = 12,756.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,756.54/117.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.16

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