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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.95, 176.84 and 60.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.95, 176.84 and 60.15 is: 90.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.95 : 176.84 = 60.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.95/176.84 = 60.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.95x = 176.84 × 60.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.95x = 10,636.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,636.93/117.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.18

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