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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.95, 177.06 and 72.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.95, 177.06 and 72.32 is: 108.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.95 : 177.06 = 72.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.95/177.06 = 72.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.95x = 177.06 × 72.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.95x = 12,804.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,804.09/117.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.56

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