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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.95, 176.85 and 81.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.95, 176.85 and 81.44 is: 122.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.95 : 176.85 = 81.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.95/176.85 = 81.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.95x = 176.85 × 81.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.95x = 14,402.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,402.66/117.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.11

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